prefer

Example Sentences

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Johnson was recovering from a knee injury and would have preferred to stay home in bed sleeping before her work shift , but her niece needed to do some last-minute shopping.

From Los Angeles Times

Johnson was recovering from a knee injury and would have preferred to stay home in bed sleeping before being forced to work, but her niece needed to do last-minute shopping.

From Los Angeles Times

Asfura has described himself as "allergic" to smartphones, preferring to use a landline, and has not embraced social media campaigning.

From Barron's

It’s clear that workers who are able to work remotely or hybrid tend to prefer that option over in-person work.

From MarketWatch

Springer added that he prefers classic crooners, such as Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett, to Bublé.

From MarketWatch