favorite son

Example Sentences

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Prince Mohammed adopted a hard line on Iran after his father, King Salman, ascended the Saudi throne in 2015 and delegated tremendous power to his favorite son.

From New York Times

It was partly out of loyalty to a favorite son but also to gauge whether he had anything left to offer on the field.

From Washington Post

Canada last qualified for the Olympics in men’s basketball 21 years ago — led by Victoria’s favorite son.

From New York Times

Mr. Trump was the pick of 55%, distantly followed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who likely enjoyed a favorite son advantage at this year’s Conservative Political Action Conference, being held in Orlando.

From Washington Times

Sen. Pat Roberts, Kansas Republican and chairman of the Eisenhower Memorial Commission, said he was proud to have been a part of the effort to honor his state’s favorite son.

From Washington Times