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Difference between For the support of someone and In support of someone

for the support of someonefor the purpose of providing financial assistance to smb.:

  • Many years ago a sum of money was left for the support of aged spinsters.

in support of someone—speak, etc. in order to give one’s backing to a person:

  • Some railway workers vote in favor of an unofficial “token” strike in support of busmen.