Is "favorable to" proper English?

Usually I see people use "favorable for"

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  • Here are two examples mentioned in the Macmillan Dictionary:

    • Most senior staff were favourable to the idea.

    • Government policies were overwhelmingly favourable to employers.

    http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/brit...

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  • I don't think it is proper, if it is, it is awkward. To say one is in favour of something is the usual form.

    Edit: Clearly, from the answer below, it is proper. And awkward.

    http://www.keck.ucsf.edu/~craig/The_Elements_of_St...

    Search there for the word favorable.

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  • In what context?

  • spell check or wikepedia it.

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