in favor of
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Also, in one's favor.
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In support of, approving, as in We are in favor of her promotion , or All the reviews were in his favor . [Mid-1500s]
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To the advantage of, as in The court decided in favor of the defendant . [Mid-1500s]
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Inscribed or made out to the benefit of, as in The check was made out in favor of the charity . [Mid-1500s]
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Out of a preference for, as in The commissioner turned down the new road in favor of improved sewers . [Late 1800s]
Example Sentences
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The number of doctors the U.S. can add a year is limited by available residency slots, and many newly minted MDs often bypass primary care in favor of higher-paying specialties.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
A last-minute decision, even if in favor of the petition, could still make it nearly impossible to stop the primary.
From Slate • May 14, 2026
In law, legal standards of proof determine how convincing evidence must be before a judge or jury can rule in favor of a plaintiff or defendant.
From Salon • May 12, 2026
It’s been bigger than FedEx and UPS since 2023, with UPS and FedEx de-emphasizing business-to-consumer volumes in favor of higher margin business-to-business shipments.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
At once the battle turned in favor of the Greeks.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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