preferably
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At the end of the day, though, Hernández wants to be healthy, preferably in Los Angeles.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 2026
Until one or the other, or preferably both, decide to offer concessions, renewed full-scale hostilities remain an incident away.
From BBC ● May 5, 2026
“Hag” is meant to be watched, enjoyed and watched all over again, preferably with a different set of friends than the first go-round so the gospel can spread as quickly as possible.
From Salon ● Apr. 5, 2026
In early March, Bern announced its intention to examine the acquisition of an additional long-range surface-to-air missile system, preferably manufactured in Europe, to complement the Patriot system.
From Barron's ● Apr. 1, 2026
As children, Laura must have played the role of the big sister who exposed the stupidity of the little sister, always with kindness and good cheer, and preferably in the company of adult relatives.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Vocabulary lists containing preferably
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