in favor

idiom

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

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Reid appeared on author and podcast host Wajahat Ali’s show, noting how several Republican lawmakers voted in favor of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act despite having major criticisms against it. Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 6 July 2025 And if therefore the government defaults because demand for treasuries wanes in favor of approximately riskless blockchain securities? Brian Domitrovic, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025 The advocacy group submitted testimony earlier this year in favor of a bear hunt to lawmakers in Hartford. Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2025 While a Pew Research Center survey conducted June 2-8 showed 49 percent disapproval and 29 percent in favor. Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025 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 20 Jul. 2025.

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