preferable
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None of the patrons appear to be dedicated readers of Thrasher or Quartersnacks, which affords Elsesser a preferable anonymity.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026
For a weakened heart muscle, reducing strain is preferable to forcing it to work harder.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026
Given the sophistication of contemporary TV coverage, “it’s almost preferable to stay home and watch your favorite games on the big screen hanging on your den wall,” he says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
"Settlement of this conflict through political and diplomatic means remains preferable" for Russia, Peskov added.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
In the meantime, the Clearview Inn wants an unconscionable $55 for any additional nights there, which means that, for a couple of nights, almost any motel would be preferable.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
Vocabulary lists containing preferable
Commonly Misspelled Words, List 3
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Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Suffixes: -able, -ible
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Novel Study: Anthem, Chapters 1–6
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