favored

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There are three other stakes races Saturday, including the race after the Derby, the Monrovia, with Queen Maxima heavily favored to win for the second straight year for Arthur and Islas.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

The Fed’s favored measure of inflation has been above 2% since 2021.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Time will tell if the Halos have enough talent to contend in a division the Seattle Mariners are heavily favored to win.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Norris, who favored quiet John Wayne-style tough guys, starred in movies including “The Hitman,” “The Delta Force” and the “Missing in Action” series.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

The discussions were quite heated at times, but they went on only among those students and teachers who favored a Jewish state.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok