Present in a favorable light (4)

I believe the answer is:

spin

(Other definitions for spin that I've seen before include "Rotate like toy top" , "Misleading slant on news" , "Emphasis; turn rapidly" , "what some bowlers hope for" , "Short drive" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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