prefer

Example Sentences

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However, I prefer to putt in every stroke.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Cassidy said he would prefer a “more direct” approach of simply giving factory-built projects more money.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

It’s not like technology executives are starved for choice when it comes to getting their voice out, even if they prefer to avoid traditional media interviews.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Using a tax-advantaged 529 college savings account would maximize growth, although some families prefer the flexibility of a taxable brokerage account.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 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