in favor

phrase

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

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Subpoenas demanding testimony before a grand jury in that false statements probe were issued in spring, then abruptly withdrawn in favor of voluntary interviews. ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026 Weiss’ order cited legal articles in favor of fetal personhood. Romy Ellenbogen Herald, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026 The rolling average’s purpose is to smooth out choppy short-term changes in data in favor of capturing a cleaner long-term average; that value updates once a month. Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026 In order to make a leadership change, a majority of the nine-member board must vote in favor of it. Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 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 18 Sep. 2026.

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