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favorite

[fey-ver-it, feyv-rit] / ˈfeɪ vər ɪt, ˈfeɪv rɪt /




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After all, Donald Trump had brought his son-in-law into the White House and given him a broad portfolio which, as the husband of the president’s favorite daughter, made him very powerful.

From Salon Aug. 20, 2026

The founder told me he had no favorite kind of music, and that at 90 “I’m not much of a dancer, but I do like to sit and listen.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

My favorite sentiment indicator, the Investors Intelligence Bull/Bear ratio, recently came in at 3.88 on a de facto scale of around 0.5 to 5.

From MarketWatch Aug. 19, 2026

Here are four of Burbank’s favorite static and dynamic exercises to help you strengthen your balance.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

Joey imagines what it would be like to hear Brahms, her favorite.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

The two agree, the scene’s adapting to keep the favorites around, just in more refined settings.

From Salon Aug. 9, 2026

Still, he welcomes the chance to discuss books, his voice swelling with excitement at the mention of Emily St. John Mandel and Ottessa Moshfegh — both personal favorites.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

Starbucks is gearing up for a return of favorites such as pumpkin spice lattes in the fall and will begin testing sparkling beverages in a few markets, he said.

From MarketWatch Jul. 29, 2026

I also asked readers to share their own favorites.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

Why not checks? the daughters would wonder later, gossiping together in the bedroom, counting their money to make sure the father wasn't playing favorites.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez




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