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Meanings of in favour of in English

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Usage of in favour of in English
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Scotland and Northern Ireland voted heavily in favour of staying in Europe.
Radio NZ
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But a clear majority of the conference was in favour of action.
Radio NZ
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The region's public health authorities were in favour of the liquor bans.
Radio NZ
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All current leaders of the parties voted in favour of the law.
Radio NZ
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A few months ago, he said he was in favour of independence.
The Guardian
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DO YOU know that this State now discriminates in favour of terrorism?
The Irish Times
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Healy said: I would be in favour of players receiving financial gain.
The Irish Times
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The recent survey continued a trend in favour of a new building.
Radio NZ
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The nurses overwhelmingly voted in favour of industrial action two weeks ago.
The Irish Times
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The other 14 council members voted in favour of the draft resolution.
The Irish Times
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Neither, of course, have I ever met anybody in favour of suicide.
The Irish Times
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South Dublin County Council voted in favour of the scheme last week.
The Irish Times
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Fianna Fail should campaign hard in favour of the changes, he said.
The Irish Times
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It has changed in favour of the forces of corruption, he said.
The South African
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A repeal would require a popular vote in favour of the change.
Radio NZ
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What I am in favour of is good and ambitious public art.
The Irish Times