favored

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Meanwhile, the Fed’s hawkish stance “appears to have derailed the debasement trade, where assets such as gold were favored over currencies vulnerable to inflation, fiscal and monetary excess.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

As reported by the Wall Street Journal, Google’s DeepMind AI initiative will work with the cinephile’s favored studio to develop AI tools intended to streamline the filmmaking process.

From Salon • Jun. 23, 2026

While the matches drew protests against the Iranian regime, including some booing both times the national anthem was played before kickoffs, the crowds heavily favored and cheered loudly for the Iranian team.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

He has long favored dialogue over an iron fist security approach.

From Barron's • Jun. 21, 2026

These young women were ordinarily a favored group of prisoners.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom