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In exchange, they would get more favorable access to federal research grants and additional funding, in addition to other benefits.

Few of them are favorable, highlighting his disdain for the late-night sketch comedy show, though his previous stints as host would suggest otherwise.

I’m cautious, too, about trusting the rule of law when, despite many favorable lower court rulings, the arc of the Supreme Court seems to bend ever more Trumpward.

From Salon

Shortly before Bass won the mayoral contest, 50% of Los Angeles voters had a favorable opinion of her, according to a UC Berkeley/Los Angeles Times poll.

“The forecast for the next five days is showing a fairly stable weather pattern — actually kind of ticking cooler and wetter,” he said, “which is favorable for the firefighters out there.”

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