favored

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Other nations historically have favored tariffs, but in the early 2000s, the United States worked on “dragging these other countries into this more pro-free-trade dynamic,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 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

The team investigated how wild plants responded to early human cultivation and found that farming practices strongly favored individuals that could compete more effectively than their wild ancestors.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

According to the court filing, the juvenile told the grand jury that Brooks awarded special jobs to kids she favored.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

While both organizations advocated for voting rights for women, the National favored a federal amendment, while the American worked to pass women’s voting rights at the state level, state by state.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling