be favorite

Example Sentences

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He’s run 13.91 in the event, should be favorite to win the Mission League title on April 30, then take aim at a Southern Section title.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

She will be favorite to make it six out of six in the slalom on Sunday.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 26, 2022

Andy Murray has been the standout performer on clay for the past 12 months but world number one Novak Djokovic will be favorite to complete his set of grand slams at this year's French Open.

From Reuters • May 19, 2016

“Somebody has to be favorite, but it’s not a given,” he said.

From New York Times • Oct. 21, 2011

We’d have babies at the same time, take family beach trips to Jamaica, remain mildly critical of each other’s parenting techniques, and be favorite fun aunties to each other’s kids as they grew.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama