curry favor

Example Sentences

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Mr. McCarthy in particular has worked to curry favor with pro-Israel groups and evangelical voters and to drive a wedge among Democrats by calling out liberal lawmakers in their ranks who are critical of Israel.

From New York Times

They wish to curry favor and get called upon by an administration that uses access like bait on a hook, and there's very little to go around.

From Salon

The governor and his team spent hours currying favor to keep his nomination of Roland L. Butler Jr. to lead the Maryland State Police alive, preventing it from seeing the fate of Martinez and Alvarado.

From Washington Post

It’s not uncommon for younger gang members to go on “missions,” carrying out robberies and other criminal acts to curry favor with older members, according to prosecutors.

From Los Angeles Times

This involved a labyrinthine plot to curry favor with the Chinese government in hopes that Beijing would assist Low in resolving his global legal woes.

From Washington Post