in favor

idiom

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

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What To Know The CPUC voted 4-0 in favor of permitting the rate increase, despite public opposition. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025 Who Survived ‘Til 25? Taking the temperature: Last year was an annus horribilis for many TV producers around the world, as tariffs fell, co-production money dried up and expansive ideas were rejected at the door in favor of more conservative fare led by big names. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 31 Jan. 2025 The City Council held a vote to pass Resolution 678 on January 23, with members of the committee voting 3-1 in favor of the resolution, according to video of the meeting posted to citymeetings.nyc. James Factora, Them, 31 Jan. 2025 Learning from the missteps of Tekken 7, Bandai Namco gave Tekken 8 a universal release across all regions, and even skipped the arcade entirely in favor of a dedicated home console and PC launch. Veerender Jubbal, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 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 8 Feb. 2025.

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