curry favor

Example Sentences

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And what are the incentives for Republican lawmakers to curry favor with these figures?

From Slate • May 7, 2026

President Trump has a reputation for trying to curry favor with investors.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

Hence, it is reasonable to think they will use January to tidy up their affairs and reset investor expectations to curry favor with Elliott.

From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025

That could curry favor with the 46% of consumers in the U.S.,

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 3, 2025

I couldn’t believe that I’d been looking to curry favor with this man.

From "The Journey of Little Charlie" by Christopher Paul Curtis