special favor
Example Sentences
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As a special favor to his subjects, the Grand Duke of Luxembourg granted members of the public a 20% stake in the exchange’s parent company.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
But she thought of this daily ritual as a kind of novena: a prayer repeated for nine days to appeal a misfortune or request a special favor.
From New York Times • Dec. 10, 2023
But former officials say the best way to ensure the outcome is seen as above reproach is to conduct a by-the-book investigation showing no special favor or ill treatment because of Trump’s former high office.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 16, 2022
The 66-year-old TV host also shared a tweet recalling the time he asked Saget for a "special favor" by joining him on his last episode of the show in 2015.
From Fox News • Jan. 11, 2022
“King Eiddileg commanded me to come here. A special favor to Gwydion. But I can tell you right now I’d rather be back home in the realm of the Fair Folk, minding my own business.”
From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander
