favoring

Example Sentences

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Kirchner said that ruling seemed to apply in this case, but indicated a decision favoring the landowner over the public was out of touch with the practices in other states.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The data come as the U.S. economy has been stuck in a “low-hire, low-fire” jobs environment, generally favoring those who have a job rather than those searching for one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Another red flag is that the child might start defending, talking about or favoring an online group with cult-like attachment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

The portfolio implication is to tactically maintain risk exposure while adding hedges and favoring energy, healthcare, industrials and materials over consumer sectors.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

Others, like New York gangster Lucky Luciano, dressed far more conservatively, favoring gray suits and cashmere topcoats.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler