favor
Example Sentences
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In a dismally unwise attempt to curry favor and get a lighter sentence, he gives the authorities the name of the perpetrator—making up the tale.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
“I would not look with favor upon a president working to subvert the 1st Amendment’s guarantees of religious liberty,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
CGS International maintains an overweight rating on Malaysia’s plantation sector and continues to favor upstream companies including TA Ann and Hap Seng Plantations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
The analysts favor companies with a “demonstrated innovation edge” that have driven product growth without relying heavily on price increases.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
“Billy, do me a favor and bring us a couple of jiggers,” she said in his ear.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
Vocabulary lists containing favor
The SAT: Language of the Test, List 6
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The Language of Standardized Tests, List 4
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The New SAT: The Language of the Test
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