favourable
Britishadjective
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advantageous, encouraging, or promising
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giving consent
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The context must be that this was against a side ranked 82nd in the world, but in the colours of his country and in favourable conditions, Wirtz showed some golden touches.
From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026
After the home side lost a crucial toss and were hustled out for only 140, it was vital they made use of the favourable bowling conditions after two lengthy rain delays.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
It considers direct subsidies, tax breaks and favourable loans from banks and public financial institutions -- at times below their base lending rates -- to be public support.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
"Russia will very likely eventually develop countermeasures so Ukraine's international partners have a rare and temporary opportunity to exploit favourable battlefield dynamics while Ukraine has the upper hand."
From BBC • May 30, 2026
My opinion of those accessories was not favourable.
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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