in favor
Example Sentences
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A bet that it reopens by July 31 shifted to mostly “no” by late May; current odds are tilted in favor of a reopening by December.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
The odds are overwhelmingly in favor of policymakers keeping the benchmark interest rate at the target range of 3.50% to 3.75% at the conclusion of the June 16-17 policy meeting.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
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
The dogs would get deployed when reporters came to learn about the importance of American trade and exports or, later, to hear Barack speak in favor of Merrick Garland, his pick for the Supreme Court.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
