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A recent study by the Economist showed that 10% of Americans now rank soccer as their favorite sport, making it the third most popular behind football and basketball and narrowly edging out America’s pastime, baseball.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
Like Mr. Ripp, I found Choc-O-Mint Life Savers to be delicious, though my favorite was Wint-O-Green.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Shrimp is a favorite, particularly when it’s on sale or purchased pre-cooked.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
“I didn’t see anyone as a favorite, to be honest.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
“That’s a favorite hour for a raid. Also the middle of the night.”
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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