favored

Example Sentences

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If he carries the injury-riddled Lakers past the heavily favored Rockets, the team’s last standing star will again stamp his label as the G.O.A.T.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Even though Klement has made clear that this forecasting is not something he takes very seriously, his success in this area has been no mean feat, as fans of favored teams can attest.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

The findings showed that mice strongly favored carbohydrate-rich foods and stopped eating their standard chow altogether.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 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

This ward favored the latter, which accounted for some of the shouts.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan