favours
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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"Psychologically, a Fed hiking cycle rarely does risk assets many favours, particularly if both nominal and real Treasury yields are breaking to new highs and equity markets continue to find sellers into rallies."
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026
Han Hak-ja, 83, was accused of providing luxury items, including a designer handbag, to former first lady Kim Keon Hee while her husband, Yoon Suk Yeol, was president, in an attempt to secure policy favours.
From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026
Museveni has kept his own views on the succession quiet, but as a former guerrilla army leader, many assume he favours his son.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
He hasn't done himself any favours with the way he communicates in public – easily irritable and brash.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
Vain favour! coming, like most other favours long deferred and often wished for, too late!
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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