in favor

idiom

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

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With the game at 31-24 in favor of Cincinnati, the Bengals’ run game responded with Chase Brown and Samaje Perine leading the way on the ensuing drive that ended with the former scoring his second touchdown of the game. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025 The Sunflower Showdown was a complete and utter domination in favor of Kansas State. Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2025 On Monday, San Diego City Councilmember Raul Campillo joined the unanimous vote in favor of the anti-collaboration ordinance proposed by Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera. Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025 Although there seems to be a lot of fan criticism towards Aleister Black and Zelina Vega's debut entrance as a couple on SmackDown, there are also fans who appeared to be in favor of the look. Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 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 28 Oct. 2025.

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