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favorable

[fey-ver-uh-buhl, feyv-ruh-] / ˈfeɪ vər ə bəl, ˈfeɪv rə- /




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Explaining his favorable ruling, Judge Robert Shelby wrote, “It is not the Constitution that has changed, but the knowledge of what it means to be gay or lesbian.”

From Slate Aug. 3, 2026

Larger fractures might transport more water under ideal conditions, but turbulence makes even those situations much less favorable.

From Science Daily Jul. 29, 2026

The backing by Nvidia would enable SoftBank to raise debt on more favorable terms, the Journal noted, which would otherwise be challenging given how S&P Global has flagged OpenAI as a key credit risk.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

The Swiss company’s fragrance segment is still leading, but its taste division is slowly recovering with a more favorable base in the second half of the year, Hasanaj says.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

And, after waiting for a favorable wind, the flagship, commanded by Vice Admiral George Carew, sailed proudly out of its berth, prepared for battle.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler




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