curry favor

Example Sentences

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They may even want to emulate the boss to curry favor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

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

Riders would be after them within the day, birds would take wing, and surely one of the river lords would want to curry favor with his father enough to take a hand.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin