favored
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His latest remarks, however, appear to confirm the more cautious approach now favored by the US president, which involves maintaining strong economic pressure on Iran while a military standoff in the Strait of Hormuz persists.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
If you want actively managed exposure, you might lean toward funds that hold a relatively small number of stocks for concentrated exposure to names favored by fund managers.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
Limited liability companies are also favored by homeowners seeking privacy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
The Thursday vote that favored the change means companies can own local stations that cover more than 39% of the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
There’s surely an entry on the anarchist playwright Alfred Jarry, who once gave Picasso a Browning pistol—the gun favored by the anarchists.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
