preferably
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He plans to go to college in the Northeast, preferably a city with a good transit system.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
On summer weekends, thousands show up in Guerneville with kayaks, canoes, inner tubes — just about anything that will float, preferably with a cooler attached.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
Back to her next steps: Before investing the inheritance — preferably, conservative investments given her age — she should make sure she has enough set aside in an emergency fund to cover unexpected expenses.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 18, 2026
As for toppings, I like to add more bananas, preferably barely ripe or ripe, along with cut-up strawberries, slivered almonds and a drizzle of chocolate syrup.
From Salon ● Jun. 20, 2026
“My mom is just about to show up. And preferably we’d like something by the door.”
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
Vocabulary lists containing preferably
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