favours
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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If his previous managerial approach is anything to go by, Xabi Alonso favours a blend of youth and experience.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
She favours limiting children's access to social media and has previously hinted at a ban -- and in May said a legal proposal is expected this summer.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
Scotland's World Cup progression hangs in the balance, with multiple favours needed to make it out of Group C.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
The tensions have already led to legal action, with a smaller union representing workers outside the semiconductor division filing an injunction on Tuesday, seeking to block the agreement they say disproportionately favours chip employees.
From Barron's ● May 26, 2026
“Oh, Charlotte says she hardly ever does. It is the greatest of favours when Miss de Bourgh comes in.”
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
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