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favor

[fey-ver] / ˈfeɪ vər /






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It advocated for greater freedoms and rule of law even as those notions fell increasingly out of favor with a populace willing to embrace a strongman ruler to end the post-Soviet economic malaise.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 22, 2026

There’s a compelling argument regardless that even when these phrases fall out of favor, the trend of men paying more attention to themselves will remain.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

Many Fed officials favor raising rates to combat inflation, bond prices surge, Trump meets crypto execs, and more news to start your day.

From Barron's Aug. 20, 2026

Those in favor of more protective standards are now focused on assisting homeowners who are willing to voluntarily meet stricter insurance-backed guidance.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

All this time she’s either ignored me or made fun of me, and now, even when she wants something from me, she’s still acting like she’s doing me the favor.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

But since the rings select their bearers by asking whether they’re afraid during an ambush designed to create dread, the test favors those for whom life never presents anything to fear.

From Salon Aug. 14, 2026

Miller’s district favors the GOP, yet recent polls show him trailing his Democratic opponent, a city councilor and ironworker named Brian Poindexter.

From Slate Aug. 10, 2026

But he favors Wang’s tea eggs, which remind him of the ones he ate growing up in Taiwan.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

"Our results show that the global ocean now favors the growth of floating macroalgae."

From Science Daily Aug. 3, 2026

It marks a favor owed, and Laia and I will need all the favors we can get in the days to come.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir




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