curry favor

Example Sentences

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And what are the incentives for Republican lawmakers to curry favor with these figures?

From Slate • May 7, 2026

President Trump has a reputation for trying to curry favor with investors.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

Piloting an AI use case, understood as running a small-scale test, used to curry favor with investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Hence, it is reasonable to think they will use January to tidy up their affairs and reset investor expectations to curry favor with Elliott.

From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025

Nita gleamed with gold and silver, gifts of goodwill that Lucky Strike had miraculously located in order to curry favor with the Dauntless.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi