be in favor of
Example Sentences
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Sanae Takaichi’s administration has nominated two professors that, like the prime minister herself, are considered to be in favor of looser monetary policy, analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026
Still, Dr. Rubin added, “I’d definitely be in favor of something simpler, as it would make it more likely that people might take it.”
From New York Times • Jan. 23, 2023
Richard Zierdt of Maryland thinks his neighbors might well be in favor of reabsorbing the District of Columbia, but I think he overlooked a few things.
From Washington Post • Oct. 21, 2022
For the most part, residents seem to be in favor of fewer cars on the road too.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2022
“Haakon also believed that Oppie would be in favor of cooperating with the Russians.”
From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin
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