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favorable

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




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Hilton and Steyer were upside down — 31% had a favorable opinion of Hilton compared to 38% unfavorable, and 39% had a favorable view of Steyer while 43% saw him unfavorably.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

“Our polls showed favorable views on both candidates; the difference is generational.”

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

But outside the U.S., investors can find a more favorable regulatory environment and cheaper investment options without the premium now attached to the U.S. artificial-intelligence power trade.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Instead of coming to market as valuation plays, companies instead take advantage of a favorable market environment.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

“I’ve rarely seen a presentencing report so favorable to the defendant.”

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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