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favorable mention





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No wonder the 60/40 portfolio—that is, 60% stocks and 40% bonds—is getting favorable mention again.

From Barron's Jan. 1, 2026

In the past, a favorable mention of an artist by Ms. Swift on one of her widely followed social media accounts has been known to boost sales and fortunes.

From New York Times Dec. 3, 2015

Shortly after the piece was posted, I received a favorable mention on the then archbishop’s blog and also a short personal email from him thanking me.

From Washington Post Mar. 11, 2013

Novelist John Updike, for example, despite receiving favorable mention from Wolfe, is not amused by the manifesto.

From Time Magazine Archive

That account is illustrated by engravings; and in his narrative, Mr. Snow makes favorable mention of Mr. Grinnell's enterprise, and the character of the officers, crew, and vessels.

From Harper's New Monthly Magazine Vol. IV, No. 19, Dec 1851 by Various




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