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

favorite

[fey-ver-it, feyv-rit] / ˈfeɪ vər ɪt, ˈfeɪv rɪt /




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Morbid musicals are one of my favorite micro-genres, from “Little Shop of Horrors” and “All That Jazz” to “A Star Is Born” and “Cabaret.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 13, 2026

One of Chris Hall’s favorite watering holes is The Saloon in Washington, D.C., a community-orientated beer bar with no televisions and a blanket ban on all phone use.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 13, 2026

On July 22, it offered a lettuce-free Enchirito for $1; days later came a $1 Mexican Pizza, another lettuce-free favorite.

From Salon Sep. 13, 2026

While surprises are always possible, Rosen predicts a major awards haul for "Widow's Bay," surpassing all competitors including the final season of the perennial favorite "Hacks."

From Barron's Sep. 12, 2026

I’d need a lot more information before I let him borrow my favorite book.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows

Helmets can’t even display their logos in the NFL so the league can avoid the impression that it plays favorites with safety gear.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 13, 2026

His "Widow's Bay" co-stars Kate O'Flynn and Stephen Root are also favorites in the supporting acting categories.

From Barron's Sep. 12, 2026

Ranging from classics like Columbo and Star Trek to contemporary favorites like Nathan for You and Ramy, there’s something for everyone.

From Slate Sep. 11, 2026

After an offseason of blockbuster trades and Aaron Donald’s return, the Rams enter the season as overwhelming favorites to win another title at SoFi Stadium.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

His mom had been feeding him, and it was strained apricots, one of his favorites.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry




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