favored

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

First, walking upright freed the hands from locomotion, creating new pressures that favored more specialized and asymmetric hand use.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

It wasn’t just the ancient Greeks and the American founders who favored classical forms; Roman emperors and the Nazis did too.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

In May 1993, Bill Clinton signed an executive order conditioning the annual renewal of China’s most favored nation trade status on “substantial progress” in human rights issues.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

Hilton said he does enjoy “real” tacos but couldn’t name any places he favored.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

The woman was wearing what people in the South refer to as "hog washers," the sort of denim overalls favored by farmers.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris