win favor
Example Sentences
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“If we don’t win favor from enough people, the project won’t happen,” Clark said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
In “Mary & George,” Julianne Moore plays the white ruff-wearing, pushy mom who took advantage of her son George’s charms to win favor in the court of King James I in 17th century England.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 5, 2024
In particular, management could cite efforts tied to the environment, social and corporate governance movement — known as E.S.G. — to win favor with employees who might otherwise vote to unionize.
From New York Times • Feb. 1, 2023
Moran’s willingness to work for the state for free could help him win favor with the governor as he decides what firms will handle his political work.
From Washington Post • Mar. 26, 2022
And foremost among the men in the village who exclaimed over his prosperity was his uncle, for his uncle in these days was like a dog who fawns and desires to win favor.
From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck
