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favorable

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




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“The outlook could become less favorable, however, because Japanese bond yields have risen to decade-high levels,” the Fund said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

They noted that even with a favorable M&A backdrop under the current administration a combination between two of the three leading airline would face “intense regulatory scrutiny.”

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

“The decrease in rates represents a positive development for prospective home buyers and could spark a more favorable spring home-buying season than last year,” said Sam Khater, chief economist at Freddie Mac.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

If the opportunity to launch in the 2030s is missed, the next favorable window may not arrive until the mid-2040s.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Watches were kept for seals, and if the ice was favorable, a hunting party would go out to kill them.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong




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