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"are favored to" is a correct and commonly used phrase in written English.
It is typically used when discussing the expected outcome of a situation or event. Example: The team's star player is injured, but they are still favored to win the championship due to their strong defense and experienced coaching staff.
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Both Spanish teams are favored to advance.
Republicans are favored to hold all three of these seats.
In the November elections, the ex-Communists are favored to win.
The same teams are favored to meet again for the championship.
U.N.L.V. and San Diego State (seeded seventh) are favored to join the Lobos in the next round.
This year, Tea Party activists are winning Republican Senate primaries and are favored to win seats in the fall.
They are favored to win their first national championship since 1979, when Magic Johnson was their star.
American men could take home 21 medals this time, and are favored to win 10 of the 13 individual events.
The women are ranked No. 1 in the world and are favored to win their first gold medal.
Both Ms. Silva and Mr. Viana are favored to win new terms in an election scheduled for Oct. 6.
The United States finished first in its group and Ghana second, leaving the Americans in a highly unusual position: they are favored to win.
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