favor

Example Sentences

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Anyone who maintains that thesis with high conviction would likely favor gold mining stocks at current prices.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

A lower court initially ruled in favor of the Sheriff’s Office, but the appellate judges reversed that decision.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

ISS is in favor of the slate that proposes Fabrizio Palermo as CEO but suggests voting against another term for current chair Nicola Maione and against the election of seven other directors from the list.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Irregularities in execution or sudden changes in longstanding estate plans can be in your favor.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

“Another fob? Some cuff links or a nice watch? I spoil myself too much as it is. You’d be doing me a favor by taking it off my hands.”

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros