The mere fact that you have obstacles to overcome is in your favor. From LearnThat.org. [Robert Collier, American businessman, writer of motivational books.]
That style is in favor this season. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
The outcome was in his favor. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
The branch of government currently most in favor is the Judicial. From Wordnik.com. [Curiosities « Unknowing] Reference
The only one showing even a plurality in favor is the wacky NY Times/CBS surveythat managed to generate a 46 percent undecided number. From Wordnik.com. [Legions of Editors & Fact-Checkers Watch: The Atlantic poll cherrypicking. - Moe_Lane’s blog - RedState] Reference
In his favor is the Swede's game, which is superb. From Wordnik.com. [Biographies of top players] Reference
Another point in her favor is the absolute fallibility of her characters. From Wordnik.com. [Angel of Mercy: Getting Serious « A Working Title] Reference
Another amazing point in their favor is the sheer ability of these stories to withstand the test of time. From Wordnik.com. [I, Robot: Runs Like Clockwork « A Working Title] Reference
The MTA board voted 12-2 in favor of raising fares. From Wordnik.com. [Subway, Rail Fares to Go Up] Reference
But the Cubs passed him over in favor of Mr. Piniella. From Wordnik.com. [Girardi's Not Bound for Cubs] Reference
"His is clearly another vote in favor of quantitative easing," he said. From Wordnik.com. [Fed Talk Dents Dollar] Reference
Court of Appeals, which ruled last week in favor of releasing the money. From Wordnik.com. [Developers Hold On to Deposits at Rushmore] Reference
Are you feeling a little short of cash and looking for a short term favor?. From Wordnik.com. [Best Syndication -] Reference
That 's probably why the French abandoned it in favor of Cabernet and Merlot. From Wordnik.com. [Overcoming the] Reference
The Republic would not be the beneficiary of any award in favor of the plaintiffs. From Wordnik.com. [Chevron Chose to Have This Case Tried in Ecuador] Reference
Euro positioning moved from 9,644 anti-euro contracts to 5,097 net contracts in favor of the euro. From Wordnik.com. [A Search for the Least Vulnerable Currencies] Reference
He endeavored in vain to recall to mind any instance in which he had received a favor from a Greek. From Wordnik.com. [Darius the Great Makers of History] Reference
There were only a few of them, all handmade, and often thrown aside in favor of her two gnarled hands. From Wordnik.com. [Possum Woman] Reference
Even with his help, Ms. Speer has had to push aside important personal commitments in favor of school. From Wordnik.com. [E.M.B.A. Students Juggle Careers, Family Life] Reference
Asik broke the deadlock in Turkish favor after 52 minutes, and Karan doubled the advantage in the 69th. From Wordnik.com. [Soccerway.com] Reference
He won with 342 votes in favor of his government compared with 275 votes against and three abstentions. From Wordnik.com. [World Watch] Reference
After the district court ruled in favor of the attorney general, the Rushmore developers went to the U.S. From Wordnik.com. [Developers Hold On to Deposits at Rushmore] Reference
He reiterated Cablevision's call for arbitration, a step News Corp. has resisted in favor of direct talks. From Wordnik.com. [News Corp., Cablevision Dig in Heels in Fee Fight] Reference
The Dems would do themselves a long-term favor if they started over and kept their promises of transparency. From Wordnik.com. [ModerateVoters.org] Reference
The Volt's defenders will shout that the Volt is a blow against terrorism and in favor of energy independence. From Wordnik.com. [Volte-Face] Reference
Do yourself a long term favor, send this to all who will listen to an intelligent assessment of the big picture. From Wordnik.com. [Israelated - English Israel blogs] Reference
Deng was usually careful to put intractable disputes with its neighbors on hold in favor of economic development. From Wordnik.com. [China's Aggressive New Diplomacy] Reference
I have been thinking "por favor" is French (it's Spanish), and I always get numbers in the wrong language as well. From Wordnik.com. [Wrong Planet Asperger / Autism Forums] Reference
He will side-step a theatrical release in favor of same-day distribution on-demand, online and on DVD next Tuesday. From Wordnik.com. [A Filmmaker Toasts His New Tastes] Reference
It isn't clear if consumers, given the choice, would change their card usage in favor of discounts over rich rewards. From Wordnik.com. [U.S., AmEx in Antitrust Suit] Reference
Sentiment now seems to be in favor of a new round of "quantitative easing" — that is, of increasing the money supply. From Wordnik.com. [Goodbye, Free Trade?] Reference
In June, a jury found in favor of Ms. Boles, who claimed Fosamax caused a jaw-destroying condition known as osteonecrosis. From Wordnik.com. [Judge Sets Aside Award in Fosamax Case] Reference
BlueBay directors with shares representing 20.5% of the company 's equity have already pledged to vote in favor of the deal. From Wordnik.com. [RBC to Buy BlueBay for $1.54 Billion] Reference
But he's in favor of creating a local independent monitor, with subpoena power, which is answerable to the Municipal Council. From Wordnik.com. [Newark's Top Cop Faces Hurdles] Reference
Only Mr. Posada had a quiet October, batting .260 and being benched in favor of backup Jose Molina during Mr. Burnett's starts. From Wordnik.com. [Can the Aging Core Four Do It Again?] Reference
What changed, says Mr. Alexeyev, is that Mr. Luzhkov fell from Kremlin favor, fired abruptly Tuesday by President Dmitry Medvedev. From Wordnik.com. [The Luzhkov Thaw] Reference
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