favours
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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Is the "informal" – his word – method that McCullum favours getting the best out of the players?
From BBC
"We have listened," Technology Secretary Liz Kendall said on Wednesday, saying the government no longer favours that approach.
From BBC
Both sides seem to assume that time favours them.
From BBC
The panel will also examine whether he discriminated unfairly by "dispensing special favours or privileges".
From BBC
"However, given that the current model still favours the supply side, pursuing higher growth could risk directing more resources toward production, potentially exacerbating existing economic imbalances," Su said.
From Barron's
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