in favor

phrase

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

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But now that the company is phasing out Falcons in favor of focusing on Starship, there’s no guarantee Starship will fill the void left behind. — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026 In the Chevron case, the Supreme Court later ruled 8-0 in favor of the oil companies’ bid to move a lawsuit seeking damages for coastline damage caused by oil production in Louisiana from state court to federal court. — Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 28 Sep. 2026 Throughout this same time, Rasheed Wallace and Jerry Stackhouse also continued to wear the Air Force 1 High sneakers while playing in the NBA — rejecting modern technology in favor for in-game footwear that was already two decades old. — Olivia Cigliano, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 The best new launches are leaving behind the cloying sweetness of marshmallow, cotton candy and caramel that dominated the last couple years in favor of more nuanced concoctions. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 28 Sep. 2026 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 5 Oct. 2026.

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