be in favor of
Example Sentences
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Sanae Takaichi’s administration has nominated two professors that, like the prime minister herself, are considered to be in favor of looser monetary policy, analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026
“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
Virginia Tech coach Brent Pry said he’d be in favor of the transfer windows.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 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
