in favor

idiom

: approved of, supported, or popular
Her theories are no longer in favor.

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“In favor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20favor. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.

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