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“The Spurs have the best player and the better overall team, making them clear favorites in the NBA Finals,” Parenti said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Three of seven Board of Education seats are on the ballot Tuesday in comparatively low-spending contests with incumbents as overwhelming favorites.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Now, that date is just around the corner and the New England Patriots are the heavy favorites to pounce first.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

She stopped after Judith, one of her favorites, was killed by a car while trying to cross a highway.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

So Kyle had gone down into the basement and dug up one of his all-time favorites: Mr. Lemoncello’s Indoor-Outdoor Scavenger Hunt.

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein