political favor
noun
: a political act or decision that helps someone
The company made campaign donations in exchange/return for political favors.
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But that may underscore the other challenge President Biden faces in turning his foreign policy outlook to his political favor: His world vision simply may not resonate with many Americans today.
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Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Jan. 2024
Taiwan’s rumor-mill regarding Qin Gang’s status Taiwan media has exploded with speculation that Qin has fallen out of political favor with CCP leadership.
—Julia Malleck, Quartz, 18 July 2023
Across the country, even in liberal cities, calls for more expansive policing and harsher prosecution have gained political favor.
—Mitch Smith, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2023
Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Jan. 2024
Taiwan’s rumor-mill regarding Qin Gang’s status Taiwan media has exploded with speculation that Qin has fallen out of political favor with CCP leadership.
—Julia Malleck, Quartz, 18 July 2023
Across the country, even in liberal cities, calls for more expansive policing and harsher prosecution have gained political favor.
—Mitch Smith, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2023
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“Political favor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/political%20favor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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