favor
Example Sentences
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But, in effect, this radically tipped the balance of power in favor of a series of headstrong police chiefs, who sought to insulate the department from political interference.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
The court voted 3-1 in favor of the letter of support, with Commissioner Nannette Samuelson dissenting.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
They may even want to emulate the boss to curry favor.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Some analysts have even spun it as a point in his favor.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
The people on the short side of the subprime mortgage market had gambled with the odds in their favor.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
Vocabulary lists containing favor
The SAT: Language of the Test, List 6
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The Language of Standardized Tests, List 4
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The New SAT: The Language of the Test
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