The signet ring symbolized a ring worn on the hand of Yahweh, showing that a king held divine favor.

This religious divination, held every year, was to determine if the members of the Mesi still held favor with the Alafin.

Brogan had learned that D'Harans didn't hold much favor with magic, and that pleased him.

The auspices were taken in order to determine whether that particular Senate meeting held favor with the gods.

And it is they, Wang added, who have held favor with the ruling elite and have dominated the state-run media.

The idea of revamping the Security Council has long held favor among many nations, notably third world members.

Zeus gave her much respect, but she did not hold much favor with others on Olympus.

Roberta preferred the name small pipes, but she still didn't hold much favor with them.

The Phoenix Companies, whose ledges hold special favor with skateboarders, declined to comment on the issue.

Perhaps he'd reached too far for the rogue band to continue to hold much favor among their former associates, including most of the great houses back in Menzoberranzan.