in favor

idiom

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

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While the commission ultimately voted in favor of the amendment, Commissioner Mitch Stauffer did raise concerns with the proposal. Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2025 Maye himself ran the ball twice for 16 yards and a touchdown before being removed in favor of backup QB Josh Dobbs. Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Aug. 2025 The rest of the Cabinet then voted in favor of the U.S.-backed plan to disarm the group and implement a ceasefire with Israel. Abby Sewell The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 8 Aug. 2025 Utility commissioners ruled in favor of power companies, which argued that older versions of the program created an unfair cost burden on customers. Calmatters, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 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 20 Aug. 2025.

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