favored

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Scientists believe the region during the Early Cretaceous was dry to semi dry, conditions that sauropods appear to have favored.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

The odds on Thursday favored no Fed rate cuts this year, but were close to 17% for a rate hike, according to the CME FedWatch Tool.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

After losing the opener of their first-round series to favored Edmonton, the Ducks won four of the next five.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

The result was essentially a draw, with 51% of the 13,000-plus respondents saying they favored the ban; 35 counties were in favor and 34 opposed, with one undecided.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Mrs. Lonogan favored the goat with a frown, then turned back to Finn.

From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby