favor
Example Sentences
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Prosecutors argued against the motion but, according to court filings, the judge ruled in favor of Sternfeld’s motion.
From Los Angeles Times
"Doves" are seen to favor lower interest rates to boost the economy while "hawks" are inclined towards higher rates to curb inflation.
From Barron's
“It’s well known that Epstein often offered unsolicited favors and gifts to his many business contacts,” a Goldman spokesman emailed Friday.
By not raising rates for the rest of his term, Powell might be doing Warsh a favor.
From MarketWatch
Friday’s decision sets aside that “usable amount” metric in favor of an accessibility test.
From Los Angeles Times
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