be in favor of

Example Sentences

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“As a pastor, I cannot be in favor of war,” Leo told reporters on Thursday while flying home to Rome after a tour of Africa.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 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

And the majority of “Barbie” enthusiasts seem to be in favor of Gosling portraying Ken — defending the two-time Oscar nominee’s signature good looks and acting chops.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 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

“Haakon also believed that Oppie would be in favor of cooperating with the Russians.”

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin