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adv. - Showing approval.

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Usage examples (29)
  • Willoughby Maule: indeed, she argued favourably from the baldness of
  • And I am not even sure that you people who quote his name favourably now on this issue, are even on the same wave length with him.
  • A cabinet statement said it eyed the idea 'favourably' but did not give further details.
  • Mr. Horwitz said he's working to resolve the situation "favourably" but had no further comment.
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