favored

Example Sentences

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If he carries the injury-riddled Lakers past the heavily favored Rockets, the team’s last standing star will again stamp his label as the G.O.A.T.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Years ago, Beijing identified solar power and EVs as strategic sectors, prompting local governments to pour money into favored industries and creating cutthroat competition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

"I love having the livestream available, and I also think it's cool that they use Twitch," Roethler said, referring to a video streamer site favored by gamers.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

The Fed’s favored inflation measure, the personal consumption expenditure price index, will be released on Thursday, but that covers February, and so won’t capture most of the oil price rise.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

He moved pretty fast for a haint, although he favored one leg and used the cane.

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm