preferred
Example Sentences
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He said he would have preferred to see Macron "in a fire truck helping firefighters put out the blaze. That's where he should have been."
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
The same poll found 51% of registered voters in Texas preferred Talarico, as did 63% of moderates.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
"Options that were chosen more frequently were not only preferred, but also rated as better."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 13, 2026
Scott's energy and ball-carrying ability suit Maresca's preferred style of play - with a heavy emphasis on possession - while his passes into the box and ability to win duels make him an appealing option.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
I’ll be honest, I might have preferred flowers, or at least a more feminine handbag rather than a heavy-duty satchel, but still it was a lovely thought!
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
Vocabulary lists containing preferred
Sula
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"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 19
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"Speaking with Hands"
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