win favor
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In “Mary & George,” Julianne Moore plays the white ruff-wearing, pushy mom who took advantage of her son George’s charms to win favor in the court of King James I in 17th century England.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 5, 2024
In particular, management could cite efforts tied to the environment, social and corporate governance movement — known as E.S.G. — to win favor with employees who might otherwise vote to unionize.
From New York Times • Feb. 1, 2023
"Giving money can be perceived as trying to win favor."
From Salon • Aug. 6, 2022
To win favor with influential Christians, Jacob and his followers insist on being baptized in the church.
From Washington Post • Feb. 1, 2022
It's always dreadful and does nothing to win favor with the crowd.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
