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Which one of these is not one of Maria's favorite things in The Sound of Music?

favorite

[fay-ver-it, fayv-rit] / ˈfeɪ vər ɪt, ˈfeɪv rɪt /




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The campus of High Point University, a favorite of wealthy families, gives way to industrial pockets, where buzzing factories are interspersed with padlocked, graffitied plants.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2026

The Ford Expedition has modern tech, a big third row, clever features, and a muscular engine, adding up to make it our favorite full-size SUV.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 11, 2026

Campsgiving “is by far my favorite time for guests to gather at the campground during our seven-month season,” said Teresa Raffo, owner and co-founder of Mendocino Grove, in an email.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026

Everett went to Spain as the favorite at 400, but injuries to his right Achilles tendon and right foot hobbled him in the semifinals, where he limped across the finish line last.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2026

In the little dish I keep on my desk that holds stuff I like to keep handy like paper clips, bobby pins, and my favorite passion fruit–watermelon lip moisturizer.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

It’s why at 7-1, the Niners enter Monday with the NFL’s best record and stand as the favorites to win the Super Bowl.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2026

They’re actually narrow favorites to do so, according to election forecasters.

From Slate ● Nov. 2, 2026

Farm-to-table favorites in town include Lucky, River and Rail, Bloom and Dorothy & Frank’s.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026

If the Rams keep playing the way they did Sunday, they could begin to round into a semblance of the team they were projected to be when they opened the season as Super Bowl favorites.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2026

They took a great fancy to us and we were especial favorites of the Hydes, both before and after the notoriety that our rappings made became widespread.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock


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