in favor

idiom

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

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It’s been a tumultuous period in Romanian politics since last year’s presidential election was voided by the high court over allegations of Russian tampering in favor of right-wing populist Calin Georgescu. Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 19 May 2025 For the Packers’ proposal to pass, 24 teams would need to vote in favor of banning the play. Tess Demeyer, New York Times, 19 May 2025 However, in March, Google confirmed that the Assistant would be phased out in favor of Gemini. Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025 The justices did not explain the reason for their decision in favor of the Trump administration, as is typical when the Supreme Court rules on emergency requests. Sonam Sheth, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025 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 24 May. 2025.

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