out of favor
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Coward has undergone a reassessment since he fell out of favor after his prime.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
The chief executive has rarely fired executives who have fallen out of favor during his 20-year career.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
The practice fell out of favor by the early 20th century, in part because of the reduced infant mortality rate.
From Slate ● Jul. 19, 2026
Alphabet and other “Magnificent Seven” names have fallen out of favor in recent weeks as investors pivot toward memory companies on the receiving end of the hyperscalers’ heavy artificial-intelligence spending.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
While I was out of favor, Cristiana slipped into my place and worked her malice on the queen’s mind.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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