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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Eleven jurors were in favor of finding Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity, but they were opposed by a single holdout who has spoken publicly about being sure of her guilt.
From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026
Villegas is in favor of a pathway to citizenship for longtime immigrants as well as a secure border.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
Although the math in the bond market is starting to shift in favor of buying, investors interested in building diversified portfolios now have plenty of other options.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
Priebus was fairly swiftly given the heave-ho in favor of retired Gen. John Kelly, who was serving as secretary of homeland security.
From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026
His Christmas dinner was gone in three bites, and dessert was skipped in favor of a brisk two-mile run.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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