favor

Example Sentences

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A new study published in Psychology of Women Quarterly shows that young men who favor the trad lifestyle don’t honor and cherish tradwives — they hold them in contempt.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

What’s more, the outlook for used EV prices might be going in buyers’ favor.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

At the same time, individual investors have started to favor defensive bets like bonds.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

“We only proceeded with loading after the entire crew voted in favor of it,” he said, “and the shipowner also provided us with a war zone allowance.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 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