in favor

idiom

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

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Shareholders concurred, with only 1% of shares voted in favor the proposal, according to the preliminary tally. Todd Spangler, Variety, 20 Mar. 2025 Despite some of the passionate opposition, the committee voted 6-2 in favor of the bill on Tuesday. Heather Hunter, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Mar. 2025 The conflict began when Schumer announced his intention to vote in favor of advancing the Republican spending bill, which House Democrats strongly opposed. Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025 However, Paxton's arguments and the women athletes' testimonies were not enough to convince Hatch to rule in favor of the injunction. Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 19 Mar. 2025 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 23 Mar. 2025.

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