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favor

[fey-ver] / ˈfeɪ vər /






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They generate fewer new cells, begin to favor certain types such as myeloid cells over lymphoid cells, and are less capable of supporting a strong immune response.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

In a dismally unwise attempt to curry favor and get a lighter sentence, he gives the authorities the name of the perpetrator—making up the tale.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

That’s been working in Intel’s favor, Rasgon said, but it’s “a bit hyped-up,” in his view.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

A few such groups include the plaintiffs in two tandem lawsuits against Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp, whose jury trials concluded in favor of the plaintiffs March 24 and 25.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

“Me. I’m willing to do you a favor if, in return, you, one day, do a small favor for me.”

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein




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