Sentence examples for favorite to a from inspiring English sources

It quickly graduated from a live favorite to a gospel-radio hit and then to an African-American church staple.

The first aboriginal-owned winery in the country, offering an ambitious range, from a crystalline pinot blanc (a favorite) to a big, plummy reserve syrah.

But he was frank about how the Nationals have gone from a World Series favorite to a team struggling to remain in postseason contention.

In a matter of months, he has gone from a party favorite to a pariah for his moderate approach, while his opponent Marco Rubio is now a front-running magnet for both Tea Party activists and the Republican establishment.

So is fidgeting around the 15-minute mark of "Alice's Restaurant," Mr. Guthrie's satirical folk jab at 1960s counterculture; in concert he's known to push this college-radio favorite to a festive 45 minutes.

Davydenko, for example, went from an odds-on favorite to a significant underdog before the match started, and his odds drifted higher and more money came in for Arguello even after Davydenko won the first set.

Just like that, Purdue (27-5) went from a national-title favorite to an uncomfortable role as a hulking first-round near-underdog.

I might just supply the next favorites to a whole new generation of book lovers.

Usually, a 6-8 piece band can recreate all of your favorites to a standard that isn't too far from the original.

Lopez was a two-time defending Olympic champion heading into Beijing and a favorite to win a third gold medal.

Before that Vuelta, he had never been a favorite to win a Grand Tour.