favorite son
Example Sentences
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The former helicopter pilot was feted as a hero during the Falklands War, and was widely regarded as Queen Elizabeth II’s favorite son.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2025
Vance’s position, or at least the position he wants to present to the American public, is that of the favorite son who stands ready to step into the father’s shoes.
From Slate ● Oct. 1, 2024
Brady long ago cemented his place as the Patriots’ favorite son, even before he won the last of his six Super Bowl rings with the team after the 2018 season.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 8, 2023
Kayce Dutton is the favorite son of the powerful, Montana-ranching Dutton clan on Paramount Network’s “Yellowstone.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 31, 2023
But it would not do to remind Tyrell that his favorite son was fallible.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
