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

But the majority of social media responses — which largely seem to be coming from Air Force fans or military supporters — do seem to be in favor of the decision to honor the Raiders.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2023

Still, Dr. Rubin added, “I’d definitely be in favor of something simpler, as it would make it more likely that people might take it.”

From New York Times • Jan. 23, 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

She was pretty positive he wouldn’t be in favor of people going close to the mountain.

From "I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980" by Lauren Tarshis