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favorable

[fey-ver-uh-buhl, feyv-ruh-] / ˈfeɪ vər ə bəl, ˈfeɪv rə- /




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“The standards are pretty favorable to the government in a situation like this.”

From Slate • May 8, 2026

On that basis, 10-year bond yields north of 9% look favorable, Larose says.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

The reinsurer said its property-and-casualty segment benefited from low large losses and its life-and-health segment from favorable U.S. mortality trends.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Adamus sued the office as a whistleblower in 2019, claiming he was pressured to give favorable treatment to connected taxpayers, and was awarded damages as a result.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Thus I would launch my two-pronged attack under the most favorable circumstance.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison




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