good graces
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That way, if the U.S. decides to sanction a Chinese institution, its actions would only affect less-important players, while letting China’s biggest banks stay in Washington’s good graces.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026
Super Micro has been working its way back into Wall Street’s good graces, and its latest earnings report furthered the cause.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
At the time, the organization was engaged in rehabilitating its image and getting back into Hollywood’s good graces.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
Getting back into investors’ good graces will be an even longer journey.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
The other people in line laugh, either because they think it's funny or they just want to remain in the good graces of the man who supplies their food.
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
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