favor

Example Sentences

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In public markets, the reporting cadence can lead to a natural bias to favor investments that bolster quarterly results.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

And that works just fine, as “Hag” uses every bit of its runtime to its favor, planting no less than 63 Chekov’s guns throughout the story, each one a more delicious callback than the last.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

The joke here was that Barkley, already known for being outspoken, has been getting kudos for speaking out in favor of immigrants on a CBS broadcast.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

But how Mr. Farage thinks this could translate into a political coalition in favor of broad welfare reforms is a mystery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

“So you’re old enough for me to tell you that truth. Now, you gonna return the favor? Does your mom think there’s someone at Picnic I won’t want to see?” he asked again, slightly rearranged.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith