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The phrase 'favor by' is not used in written English. If you would like to express favor or kindness toward someone, you can either use the phrase 'favor to' or simply say 'favor' as a stand-alone word. For example: I am grateful for the favor you have shown me. Thank you for the favor to me.
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They did Europe a favor by invading.
He'd be doing himself a favor by resigning.
She has returned the favor by treating me like dirt.
She then returned the favor by getting her husband involved.
"Did Wayne do me a favor by hiring me?
The West would do itself a favor by omitting the mistakes made in 2005.
Ryan would do himself a favor by getting down to XXX sweatsuits next season.
And really, didn't she do you a favor by letting the cat out of the bag?
But his detachment works in the movie's favor by defusing its sentimental impulses".
Broadwell did the F.B.I. a huge favor by leaving "classified" information on her computer.
"The Favor," by Leslie Ayvazian, is another fine two-hander built on awkwardness.
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