in favor

idiom

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

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Trump has threatened Republican lawmakers not in favor of the proposal with primary challenges, the Indianapolis Star reported. Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Dec. 2025 Carolina hasn’t won in New Orleans since the 2022 season finale, which was a 10-7 slog in favor of the Panthers. Charlotte Observer, 14 Dec. 2025 In general, Rosies were overlooked after the war in favor of men who were returning from the military. Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 13 Dec. 2025 The researchers emphasized that the new findings do not mean choline is the cause of anxiety — or that people should ditch treatment plans in favor of diet tweaks. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 12 Dec. 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 17 Dec. 2025.

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