prefer
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Many defendants prefer to settle cases when they believe they did nothing wrong because fighting the agency is expensive and obtaining vindication can take years.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Some people prefer clipping coupons while they shop.
From Salon • May 22, 2026
Last week Vance even joked about the similarity himself, when asked about reports that Trump has been polling within the Republican party on whether they prefer Vance or Rubio.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
He believes that, if given the choice, Russians prefer to invest in the West and buy flats in Paris or London or Cyprus over, say, Beijing.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
“So is pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving, but I prefer pineapple rhubarb,” said Mr. Lemoncello.
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
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The Secret Life of Bees
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"Julius Caesar" by William Shakespeare, Act III
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