win favor
Example Sentences
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Undeterred, Hyundai took more steps to win favor in Washington.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025
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
The state’s argument that the officer had a duty to protect students failed to win favor among the jury.
From Salon • Feb. 8, 2024
Still, comedies often struggle to win favor with the Oscars, and a female-led comedy has even more hurdles to overcome, as Robbie found.
From New York Times • Jan. 23, 2024
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
