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Meanings of look favourably in English

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Usage of look favourably in English
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He asked judges to look favourably on his application for bail.
The Guardian
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Turkey would not look favourably on the accords, signed in Zurich on S
Reuters
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The government would look favourably on the request, he said.
Radio NZ
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There have been suggestions Australia would look favourably on Hong Kongers looking to emigrate.
News.com.au
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Heaven will look favourably on those who despise him.
Penguin Island
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The law does not look favourably upon coincidences!
The Avenger
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It is unclear whether Beijing will look favourably on the request, given ongoing tensions in the relationship.
The Guardian
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I wonder, gentlemen, if you could tell me whether Mr Norrell would look favourably upon my proposal?
Jonathan strange and mr norrell
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National games director Conal Duffy recommended they look favourably on the concept of winter and summer games.
The Irish Times
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Though you are Jews, and do not look favourably on hogs, they are as God made them.
The Brook Kerith: A Syrian story
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Mr McDaid also stated that the Minister for Finance will look favourably on the funding of the complex.
The Irish Times
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An estimated 3.4 million in that age group look favourably upon Cyril Ramaphosa's government.
The South African
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In exchange, he would look favourably upon their dodgy deals and keep quiet about their influence within the state.
The South African
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If you do not send us packing, and look favourably on our request, the proper steps will be taken.
Correspondence of Wagner and Liszt — Volume 2
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Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has urged US President George W Bush to look favourably on undocumented Irish people living in America.
The Irish Times
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Amnesty International's New Zealand chief Patrick Holmes has urged New Zealand to look favourably on applications from any Sri Lankan refugees.
Radio NZ
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