favorite sons

plural of favorite son

Example Sentences

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Noun
  • Nearly three-quarters of the claimants have accepted payment offers from Edison, according to the company.
    Tony Saavedra, Daily News, 10 June 2026
  • Eligible claimants could get up to $102 from the settlement, but the deadline to file is June 9.
    Melina Khan, USA Today, 7 June 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 14 Jun. 2026.

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