favorite sons

Definition of favorite sonsnext
plural of favorite son

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Noun
  • One manager, in a 2024 email, expressed concern that allowing people to fight overpayment decisions would hurt the department’s efforts to recover money from claimants.
    Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
  • More than two years after the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, a civil trial is set to begin Monday for claimants who have not yet reached settlements with the owner and operator of the cargo ship involved in the disaster.
    Drew Aunkst, CBS News, 31 May 2026
Noun
  • The Rams are currently the favorites to win the Super Bowl, regardless of what your favorite book is.
    Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
  • Offering trend-forward styles for both men and women, this assortment includes year-round favorites designed for all-day comfort.
    ABC News, ABC News, 6 June 2026
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“Favorite sons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favorite%20sons. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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