-favoured
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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"It won't be difficult. We have tremendous amounts of ammunition," he said, adding he had a shortlist of three unnamed people he favoured to lead Iran after the war.
From Barron's
But the sport now seems to be entering a new era of celebrity, fuelled by - and appealing to - a younger crowd; the stars favoured by Gen Z are joining the party.
From BBC
That is because the new duties would come on top of existing ones of a few percent, known as "most favoured nation" tariffs.
From Barron's
Duterte, the first Asian former head of state to appear before the ICC, remains hugely popular in the Philippines, where many favoured his tough approach to crime.
From Barron's
Here's a selection of the famous names who gathered for the UK film calendar's biggest night - some of the women favoured ruffled dresses, while others opted for opulent colours and various textures including velvet and sequins.
From BBC
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