favored

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After all, Jean Smart is favored to win a fifth comedy Emmy for “Hacks.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Her government has favored dialogue with the protesting teachers, but to no avail.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Not winning the Tony for his indefatigable performance must sting, but John Lithgow was favored to win for his brave turn as the baleful Roald Dahl of Mark Rosenblatt’s “Giant.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The 31-year-old Mr. Carlsen, whose “seemingly miraculous abilities elicited the sort of fandom usually reserved for rock stars and professional athletes,” is heavily favored.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

He learned also that the King was holding a banquet in the palace and all the men who favored him were gathered there.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton