favorite sons

noun

plural of favorite son
as in crown princes

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  1. claimants
  2. favorites
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  • But critics of the system argue that the rise in disability and incapacity claimants owes more to broadening definitions of disability – and especially to an increase in people claiming benefits for mental health conditions.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Get all communication in writing, said Burg, who advises claimants to talk to insurance adjusters via email or letter, not over the phone.
    — Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2026
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  • At first, Havana Harry’s will offer lunch and dinner daily, serving its longtime favorites like ropa vieja, arroz con pollo, Cuban sandwiches and croquetas and its famous chicken vaca frita.
    — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Shop the full collection to see the stunning editorial images with the pieces styled perfectly, or shop two of our favorites below.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
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“Favorite sons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favorite%20sons. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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