in support of

in support of
giving assistance to

air operations in support of the land forces

showing approval of

the paper printed many letters in support of the government

attempting to promote or obtain

a strike in support of an 8.5% pay raise

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in support of
1 : in a way that shows approval of (something) : in favor of (something)

A majority voted in support of the bill.

2 : in order to support (something)

He presented evidence in support of his hypothesis. [=evidence that helps to prove his hypothesis]

The band is touring in support of their latest album. [=to help promote their latest album]

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Main Entry:support

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