find approval/favor

phrase

: to be accepted : to become well-liked
These ideas have found approval/favor among many young people.

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In some cases, Fox News sales staff have found these sponsors by listening to podcasts and watching video programs on social-media outlets, searching for advertisers that might find favor with Fox News viewers. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025 Despite the controversy, early reviews suggest the film may still find favor with audiences. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025 The results will find favor with folk music fans, modern guitar rebels, and inner space explorers alike. Joe Gross, Rolling Stone, 26 Feb. 2025 Similarly, Google Cloud’s generative AI offerings could also find favor as the company expands its services. Trefis Team, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for find approval/favor

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“Find approval/favor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/find%20approval%2Ffavor. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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