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 reader is routinely encouraged to avoid hormonal contraception in favor of tracking fertility.
From Salon • May 8, 2026
In terms of where investors should be positioned, RBC has a bias in favor of growth stocks over value within the large-cap cohort.
From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026
But in India, that sentiment is working in favor of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his ruling party—for now.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
The Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday proposed a new rule that would let companies ditch quarterly reports in favor of filing earnings only twice a year.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
I pulled out all my arguments in favor of this enterprise.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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