in favor

idiom

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

Examples of in favor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Earlier this year, the group issued their first-ever GOP endorsement in favor of Duarte over his opponent Gray. Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024 The strike was authorized by a vote of the two local United Food and Commercial Workers unions involved on Sept. 29, with more than 90% in favor. Jaimie Ding, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024 More people than ever before are turning to entrepreneurship, moving away from traditional employment in favor of building something of their own. Melissa Houston, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 The letter cited a list of women who are currently in prison or have had their right to leave their homes or travel restricted, for having spoken up publicly in favor of freedom of speech or women’s rights. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2024 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 31 Oct. 2024.

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