in favor

phrase

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

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On March 3, 2025, a motion to advance the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act received 51 votes in favor and 45 against, falling short of the three-fifths threshold required. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026 Hood said, addressing prosecutors in favor of maintaining the death penalty. — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2026 But with Netflix jettisoning content chief Bela Bajaria in favor of Disney and Fox alum Peter Rice, there are concerns more shake-ups are on the horizon, particularly in terms of international output. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026 Markets on separate Senate races have also seen major movement in favor of Democratic candidates in the last 24 hours. — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 2 Nov. 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 14 Nov. 2026.

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