curry favor

Example Sentences

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They may even want to emulate the boss to curry favor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

And what are the incentives for Republican lawmakers to curry favor with these figures?

From Slate • May 7, 2026

President Trump has a reputation for trying to curry favor with investors.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

Both Paramount and Netflix sought to curry favor with the White House, with Paramount winning out.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

Perhaps if she already had her ring they might try to curry favor in hopes of receiving immunity, but apparently as an apprentice she offered them nothing but the creeps.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman