favoring

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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

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

Axios said that his position through the week had shifted from favoring diplomacy toward ordering a strike.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

The number of free throws was nearly even, favoring OKC 26-21.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

Again and again, people with access to the prerequisites for food production, and with a location favoring diffusion of technology from elsewhere, replaced peoples lacking these advantages.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond