in favor

idiom

: approved of, supported, or popular
Her theories are no longer in favor.

Examples of in favor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Members in December voted overwhelmingly in favor of a deal despite some concerns that the AI protocols were not sufficient. Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2024 Renegotiation poses risks There is one strong argument why Musk’s detractors could hold their nose and vote in favor of the deal, beyond simply the fear of a further drop in the stock. Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 7 June 2024 That balance between engagement and abandonment in favor of the new aligns with his resistance to nostalgia: Look back, but stay detached. Nicole Acheampong, New York Times, 7 June 2024 The Pirates pulled starter Blayne Lyne in favor of Blake Waters, who leads the team with 12 wins. Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for in favor 

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“In favor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20favor. Accessed 12 Jun. 2024.

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