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favourably

(British, Canada) In a favourable manner.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

(British, Canada) In a favourable manner.

She looked favourably on people who gave freely their assistance.
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  • “Sylvia served the tarot cards slow and careful. Each one carried a truth she would reveal as a card was flipped. Occasionally customers would pay her a bonus when the cards read favourably. #2WordPrompt”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Indeed, but EU countries view the UK much more favourably now than one or two years ago, because the US has totally ruined it's reputation. The UK sat on the fence for too long, but now both parties realise they need each other.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “PSA: I was inclined to look favourably on this book because people spoke well of it, because of the title, and because I was ignorant of the content.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “The City draw with EFC was frustrating/an opportunity lost BUT there’s still hope.More hope than only a few weeks ago when Arsenal were being compared favourably to Utd’s 1999 treble winners. If it goes to the last day that will still be remarkable. It’s not over yet. C’mon City!”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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