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favor

[fey-ver] / ˈfeɪ vər /






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A. I’ve had a few conversations lately with people who prefer skipping big summer trips in favor of the “shoulder” periods, May and September.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Rozier is not speaking to the media because of the ongoing criminal case, but his lawyer said that other defendants are lying about Rozier’s involvement to gain favor with prosecutors.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Researchers warn that nitrate-poor conditions may favor smaller plankton species in the future.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

What’s Next: When Exxon let retail shareholders automatically vote in favor of management recommendations, more than 100,000 shareholders representing over 150 million shares signed up.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

But the FBI did not return the favor.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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