favored

Example Sentences

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Unless he can carry the Lakers past the heavily favored Rockets in a best-of-seven series that starts Saturday at Crypto.com Arena.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Years ago, Beijing identified solar power and EVs as strategic sectors, prompting local governments to pour money into favored industries and creating cutthroat competition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

"I love having the livestream available, and I also think it's cool that they use Twitch," Roethler said, referring to a video streamer site favored by gamers.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

On the other hand, SpaceX could attract institutional investors and absorb interest that might’ve otherwise gone to smaller stocks favored by retail investors, he added.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

It was a deserted spot that Hamlet and I favored for our meetings.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein