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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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He had pressed beyond the semifinals, finished a match after 3:30 a.m., and knocked off tournament favorite Carlos Alcaraz in the process.

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

Locals’ favorite summertime cliche has been brutally terminated by the worst humidity we’ve ever seen.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

“Do you want to start your first day at Somewhere Middle School not knowing anybody’s names or hobbies or favorite shows or preferred ice cream flavors?”

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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

This year’s lineup includes everyone from Hollywood veterans to reality TV favorites and an Olympic gold medalist.

From MarketWatch Sep. 8, 2026

The striped dibby duck eggs were my favorites.

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate




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