prefer
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Others prefer shorter sessions spread throughout the week.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026
The firm’s quantitative team also is calling for a “small” short position in U.S. stocks as they prefer emerging-market equities.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026
Some teams and drivers prefer not to use the system because of two key compromises.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
The Dodgers prefer to say Wednesday’s game shows he can impact the game with his speed, and with his power threat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
By the time she had realized that she might prefer women to men, she’d become quite accomplished.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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At the same time, she prefers that you both keep working, while you’re close to making the leap into retirement.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
Fourteen-year-old Genevieve learns she can change her clothes to pass as a much more glamorous 17-year-old, while 11-year-old Fenella prefers covering herself in gray fur so she resembles a cat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
“The only person I will cold call is my mom because I know she prefers it and will always answer the phone.”
From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2026
Alan Burye, a retired accountant who lives just outside San Diego, said he prefers more moderate candidates because he thinks they are more productive politicians.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
Argentina’s Miguel Najdorf, who knew Bobby fairly well, said: “He prefers to enter chess history alone.”
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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The core personal consumption expenditures index is the Fed’s preferred measure of inflation, and the most recent data showed it measured 3% year-over-year for August.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026
Patrick Hannifin, now a three-star admiral in charge of naval forces in the Western Pacific and Indian Oceans, told Trump that while steam is reliable now, he preferred electromagnetic catapults.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
The group has been traditionally preferred being low profile about philanthropy and conflict resolution.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
Seaver filed a motion last week to delay a hearing scheduled for Friday, saying he needed time to meet with his preferred legal counsel.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
She had always preferred stage lights to the real thing.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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Analysts often note that investors give the revenue-generating automotive business little attention, preferring to focus on robotaxis and other ventures.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
He previously suffered a leg injury that left him with a limp and has apparently adapted his lifestyle, preferring to spend his time lazing on a rock, rather than fighting with fellow bears.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
For most of this decade, Subaru’s leadership has limited spending on in-house electrification programs, preferring to rely on partners and suppliers—most conspicuously, Toyota, which owns a 20% interest in Subaru Corporation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
Tim Garcia, who coached Raymond at Ventura High, said Raymond was never much of a talker on the field, preferring to lead by example, especially noting his strong intensity and commitment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026
Thousands were able to find temporary shelter in other parts of Chicago, while others simply abandoned the city altogether, preferring to start fresh in other cities.
From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy
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