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Which one of these is not one of Maria's favorite things in The Sound of Music?

favorite

[fay-ver-it, fayv-rit] / ˈfeɪ vər ɪt, ˈfeɪv rɪt /




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Mr. Wainwright gives a vastly more serious, even grim, portrayal of the maverick Parisian detective, but he is granted humanity by his supporting cast, including my favorite, James Northcote.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

Mills’ megahit “Home” was Gaga’s favorite song, according to the manager, who asked Mills, “Would you come and surprise her and sing?”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026

The Chiefs have expressed interest in reuniting with the speedy 5-foot-10 receiver, who was a favorite target of quarterback Patrick Mahomes when Kansas City won a Super Bowl in 2020.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026

So we plan to cater a barbecue buffet from Palmetto Pig, one of our favorite restaurants, instead.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026

There’s less emotion in his voice now than there is when he talks about missing his favorite sushi restaurant, which closed last year.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

Neither, however, has the star power or experience of the Dodgers, who remain title favorites.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026

I’ll be sharing some of my favorites over the coming weeks, but a pot of soup in the fridge can quietly carry several lunches without asking much of you.

From Salon ● Sep. 22, 2026

In April, the series returned for a four-episode reunion arc on Hulu starring returning fan favorites Bryan Cranston as Hal, Jane Kaczmarek as Lois and a couple of Malcolm’s TV siblings.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026

She didn’t protest; she simply sang what she wanted anyway: classical favorites such as Schubert’s “Ave Maria” and spirituals including “Heav’n, Heav’n.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

Mr. Lemoncello’s Phenomenal Picture Word Puzzler, one of Kyle’s favorites, was teetering on the top.

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein


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