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be in favor of



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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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