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 26 Sep. 2026.

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