favorite son
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The death of Argentina's favorite son plunged the country into mourning in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
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
Have warm feelings toward Copenhagen’s favorite son, Hans Christian Andersen, and his little tales about lovelorn mermaids and ugly ducklings?
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 1, 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
But his mother had begged her favorite son to go so he could look after his father.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
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