favorite sons

noun

plural of favorite son
as in crown princes

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  1. claimants
  2. favorites
Noun
  • In order to receive a payment, claimants must prove that 1) Equifax sent a credit report to a third party showing a duplication collection amount, or 2) the duplicate collection account was one of the reasons the claimant was denied credit.
    — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Maryland changed the law, and claimants no longer receive that interest.
    — Mark Lewyn, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2026
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  • In the afternoon, book a spot at one of Copenhagen’s many hot tub experiences; some favorites include Hottub Copenhagen and CopenHot, the biggest outdoor spa in Denmark.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The set balanced crowd favorites with deeper cuts, moving comfortably between reflective moments and full-throttle rockers.
    — Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
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