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Examples
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Secret footage filmed by a Zimbabwean prison guard shows how a supporter of President Robert Mugabe rigged votes in his favour,
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When he took the Cross to invest himself with some interest, and belong to something that was received with favour,
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While the balance of trade remains far in Beijing's favour,
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I will only add, that I am, with the most fervent prayers for your recovery and restoration to favour,
Clarissa Harlowe 2006
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When I had so many ways, in vain, sought to move you in my favour,
Clarissa Harlowe 2006
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Davies said should the tribunal not rule in their favour,
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The people of the Boulonnois enjoy some extraordinary privileges, and, in particular, are exempted from the gabelle or duties upon salt: how they deserved this mark of favour,
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Why you have given me such clear lights of favour,
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There is no other creature shall e'er gain my favour,
Brown Girl 1996
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After several days of a mockery which was called a trial, though the witnesses were afraid to appear, or the Counsel to plead in his favour,
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