favourable
Britishadjective
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advantageous, encouraging, or promising
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giving consent
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Favourable margins in the dairy co-operative's protein portfolio during the half year offset lockdown-driven weakness in demand from China.
From Reuters • Mar. 15, 2023
Favourable readings were evident in Europe too with banks, historically laggards, posting impressive results.
From Reuters • Aug. 13, 2021
Favourable weather conditions also allowed crews to burn off more of the oil where it is most heavily concentrated.
From BBC • May 7, 2010
Favourable replies from several firms showing a uniform line of credit go a great way toward reaching a safe conclusion.
From Up To Date Business Home Study Circle Library Series (Volume II.) by Eaton, Seymour
Favourable conditions were granted and Lewis of Nassau, who was ill with fever, met with chivalrous treatment and was allowed to return to Dillenburg.
From History of Holland by Edmundson, George
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