preference

Example Sentences

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Claim: “My first preference was always the path of diplomacy, yet the regime continued their relentless quest for nuclear weapons and rejected every attempt at an agreement.”

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

Choosing an AI chatbot used to be a simple technical preference.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

Federal Reserve Gov. Stephen Miran reaffirmed his preference for four interest rate cuts this year in support of the labor market despite rising oil prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

That impact might come in the form of lower sales and a shift in preference toward hybrid or electric vehicles.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

“The preference toward the mean,” his dad said.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld