Sentence examples for on their favours from inspiring English sources

The various forest deities and spirits were generally capricious in nature and had to be constantly placated by those who were dependent on their favours.

They all live an absurd life, of course, but (sorry, Hef) I don't think as many demands are made on their favours as the boss might like us to think, so it's probably as good a finishing school as any other for an animated Barbie with predictably blond ambitions.

The role of devadasi is best understood in the context of the analogy between the temple and the royal court, for the Hindu king also had his dancing girls, who bestowed their favours on his courtiers.

Potter argues that: Women are neither victims of deceitful men nor overdefensive virgins, but individuals who can choose to 'bestow' their favours on a man who will 'enjoy' them.

Tiffany Potter, another feminist critic, sees gender within the play in a different light; Merital's actions and words show a moderate approach to females, and "Women are neither victims of deceitful men nor overdefensive virgins, but individuals who can choose to 'bestow' their favours on a man who will 'enjoy' them".

Barristers depend on their continued favour and good will.

Saint-Étienne equalised to make the score 2 1 on aggregate in their favour.

From then on, the tide turned in their favour as the club quickly established themselves in the upper echelons of the table, culminating in their title victory in 1963.

The potentially impoverished bosses say they are confident courts will find in their favour on appeal.The American case, decided on July 24th, chips away at carried interest from another angle.

All was in their favour on a night that Bento's side can relish.

Barcelona's initial appeal was rejected by the competition committee and the club lodged a second challenge with a higher appeals committee which ruled in their favour on Thursday.