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Example Sentences

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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

If they had run, political strategists said, either would have been favorites to win, with high name recognition and previous experience running for statewide offices.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 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

One could even make an argument for a double feature of “Animal Farm” and “Wuthering Heights” as two wildly different ways to update high school English class favorites.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

They took a great fancy to us and we were especial favorites of the Hydes, both before and after the notoriety that our rappings made became widespread.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock