prefer
Example Sentences
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Stamp said part of the reason for the species' decline is they prefer very tall elm trees, which flower.
From BBC • 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
Leaders prefer to handle discipline quietly, at the pace of their choosing.
From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026
They prefer to live off income — Social Security, dividends, interest — while preserving their nest egg.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
“Yes, I prefer being straightforward and prefer others to be straightforward with me. It reduces the space between people. Saves time.”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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The Secret Life of Bees
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"Julius Caesar" by William Shakespeare, Act III
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