prefer

You can describe the toppings in magnificent detail or simply promise “lots of toppings!” if you’d prefer not to commit to a particular spread.

From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026

But I’ve also come to understand that millennials prefer to be more freewheeling, less regimented and “corporate,” than baby boomers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026

On the morning Holmes is due to report to prison, Fielder arrives with a parting gag gift: hair dye and glasses, in case she’d prefer to disguise herself and flee the country.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

He said many portfolio managers would prefer to own Nvidia headed into 2027 rather than the athletic apparel company that’s struggling to engineer a turnaround.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

I’m not sure which one I prefer: walking with no shoes or walking around in old wet boots.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

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

Former South Africa bowler Vernon Philander said he prefers the idea of switching balls during the match if conditions require it, but that would raise questions over the Test's integrity.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

“If the voter prefers to vote in person and they haven’t yet updated their address, we will assist them with completing an address update form at the polling place.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

In emerging markets, AllianzGI prefers debt issued by oil-exporting countries and selected Brazilian and Hungarian local bonds.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

“I think...I think I want you to take him, Connor. Let’s face it, he much prefers your company.”

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate

“Of course, we would have preferred this didn’t happen, but it did, and we tried to get right on it and respond within 24 hours.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

Three days later at The Oval, England progressed from 104-2 to 214-2 in the 10 overs prior to the Sri Lankans picking their preferred ball.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

In effect, the steps acted like tiny rails, creating preferred pathways for quantum vortices to follow.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

Surely such powerful intelligence could translate discharge instructions into a patient’s preferred language?

From Slate ● Oct. 16, 2026

Penelope had always preferred early bedtimes, but in Plinkst she often found herself unable to sleep.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

The challenge now is helping people overcome barriers to outdoor activity, such as safety concerns, fear of falling, or simply preferring the comfort of the sofa – particularly during wetter, colder months.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026

Attal opposed Le Maire’s approach, preferring to continue using the government’s regulatory power to make cuts, according to Rayan Nezzar, Attal’s economic adviser at the time.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

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

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

He mostly stayed behind the scenes, preferring not to draw attention to himself.

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson