prefer
Example Sentences
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A "support person" can also join them at games or training camps, with a similar provision for players who would prefer their infant to remain at home.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
They prefer to live off income — Social Security, dividends, interest — while preserving their nest egg.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
While Intel would prefer PC demand to be just as strong, the company may be able to take advantage of weakness in that category.
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026
If you prefer something younger and more relaxed, L’Osteria has a very lively atmosphere.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
“Meh, I’ll find another. Besides, I still prefer kicking,” she said.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
Vocabulary lists containing prefer
The Secret Life of Bees
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"Julius Caesar" by William Shakespeare, Act III
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The Circuit
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