be in favor of
Example Sentences
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“As a pastor, I cannot be in favor of war,” Leo told reporters on Thursday while flying home to Rome after a tour of Africa.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
But the majority of social media responses — which largely seem to be coming from Air Force fans or military supporters — do seem to be in favor of the decision to honor the Raiders.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2023
Still, Dr. Rubin added, “I’d definitely be in favor of something simpler, as it would make it more likely that people might take it.”
From New York Times • Jan. 23, 2023
Richard Zierdt of Maryland thinks his neighbors might well be in favor of reabsorbing the District of Columbia, but I think he overlooked a few things.
From Washington Post • Oct. 21, 2022
“Haakon also believed that Oppie would be in favor of cooperating with the Russians.”
From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin
