out of favor
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In the years since Exxon cut ties with Viridos, climate-related investments have fallen out of favor with investors.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
This talking point, which implies that no one needs more than a fifth grade education, fell out of favor as more kids began going to college.
From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026
Technology stocks dependent on the artificial-intelligence boom are out of favor with investors.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
In recent years, comedies have fallen out of favor with major studios — leaving room for streamers like Netflix to expand.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026
It later fell out of favor and was known only to some jazz connoisseurs.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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