"good graces" meaning in English

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          "ref": "1831, Sir Walter Scott, My Aunt Margaret's Mirror:",
          "text": "[H]e had insinuated himself into the good graces of an ancient and rich burgomaster, and, by his handsome person and graceful manners, captivated the affections of his only child.",
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          "ref": "1894, Mark Twain, chapter 6, in The Tragedy of Pudd'Nhead Wilson:",
          "text": "[T]he twins' charm of manner and easy and polished bearing made speedy conquest of the family's good graces.",
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          "ref": "1910, Lucy Maud Montgomery, chapter 16, in Kilmeny of the Orchard:",
          "text": "David had, in the space of an hour, captured Mrs. Williamson's heart, wormed himself into the good graces of Timothy, and become hail-fellow-well-met with old Robert.",
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          "ref": "1996 February 6, Clifford Krauss, “New York's Thin, Angry Blue Line”, in New York Times, retrieved 2012-12-26:",
          "text": "That has prompted leaders of the Patrolmen's Benevolent Association to threaten to withhold support for the Mayor's re-election bid. \"He's not in our good graces now,\" said Louis Matarazzo, the P.B.A. president. \"We're not endorsing anyone now.\"",
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          "ref": "2008 November 18, Jay Newton-Small, “Why the Democrats — and Obama — Forgave Lieberman”, in Time:",
          "text": "Joe Lieberman has never been shy about speaking his mind. . ., leaving his fate as chairman of the Homeland Security Committee and member of the Democratic caucus to depend on the good graces of Senate Democrats.",
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        "Favorable regard; personal approval; kindly treatment."
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