be in favor of
Example Sentences
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“As a pastor, I cannot be in favor of war,” Leo told reporters on Thursday while flying home to Rome after a tour of Africa.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
“I would be in favor of any investment to support the unhoused so long as I know what it is, and how long,” Aragon said during Monday’s meeting.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 19, 2023
“It’s all very well to be in favor of ideal solutions, but we must be pragmatic in the short run to ensure that rhinos survive the ongoing poaching onslaught,” he said.
From New York Times • Jun. 12, 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
“If Lawrence needs more money and is unable to get it from the government under the conditions which will give him complete freedom of action, I would be in favor of our stepping in.”
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
