druthers
Example Sentences
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They may get their druthers in the end.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
“If I had my druthers, I wouldn’t be leaving, especially at a time of crisis,” Estrada said from a large table at his 12th-story office.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2025
“If you had your druthers, would you prefer the candidate of your choice to not be in direct competition with actuarial charts? Sure,” Payne said.
From Washington Post • Apr. 25, 2023
“If Cal had his druthers, he’d stay on his fifth day,” Francona said.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 12, 2022
Most folks say it’s wrong, but if I had my druthers, I’d ride a mule over a horse any day.
From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis
