in favor

idiom

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

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But such caution has been ignored in favor of deployment. Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025 The court did not explain its decision in favor of Trump, as is customary in emergency appeals. Mark Sherman, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025 Oak Creek’s Common Council voted in favor of amending the city’s 2020 comprehensive plan land use for the three properties and a rezoning application for retail use. Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 14 July 2025 Everyone appreciates that the storied Paramount lot on Melrose won’t be sold off, and Paramount’s picture and TV businesses have the best chance for success since Sumner Redstone’s estate lawyer Philippe Dauman strangled the studio’s ambition in favor of stock buybacks. Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 14 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 21 Jul. 2025.

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