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[fey-ver] / ˈfeɪ vər /






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We can’t live our lives to the extreme all the time, but we can do ourselves a favor and become better acquainted with exactly what we want and how to get it.

From Salon Aug. 15, 2026

The researchers favor the idea that Neptune's original moons were destroyed, but they cannot yet eliminate another possibility.

From Science Daily Aug. 14, 2026

Southwest announced in 2024 that it would end its iconic open seating policy in favor of traditional assigned seats and a premium class option.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

During an interview with MarketWatch, Robotti and Theo van der Meer, a senior investment associate with the firm, discussed three stocks they favor among companies producing, selling or servicing hard assets.

From MarketWatch Aug. 13, 2026

“Fly, at the risk of being tiresome myself, please do us a favor and be quiet. You see, Resilience, this is the problem with drones. They are so very chatty,” Guardian says.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga

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

After a few shared meals, long conversations and traded favors, all of them became more than just the people next door — they became family.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

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

From Science Daily Aug. 3, 2026

Telling me how I didn’t do myself any favors.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss




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