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favor

[fey-ver] / ˈfeɪ vər /






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Fernando Guerra, director of the Center for the Study of Los Angeles at Loyola Marymount University, said voters sometimes favor their local representative even if they have issues with city government in general.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

That sentiment can often seem true in a market where studio executives favor sequels and drab intellectual property over originality and fresh takes.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Chipotle Mexican Grill has fallen out of favor over the past year as concerns emerged about the company’s ability to maintain its industry-leading growth.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

It can provide electricity for only a few hours a day, and people avoid its flattened currency in favor of dollars.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

When you’re done reading this, can I ask you a favor?

From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins




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