preference
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Becerra also had an edge among voters registered as no party preference or registered with other parties — who make up almost a third of the state electorate.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Since then, their preference for the Israelis has fallen by 33 points, to 28%, while those reporting greater sympathy for the Palestinians has risen from 19% to 46%.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Asked on the papal plane about his preference between La Liga's two biggest clubs, Leo plumped for Los Blancos over their eternal rivals Barcelona.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
Talking about his ambitions, Jones said his first preference was a role in the Department for Business and Trade, then headed by Reynolds but now led by Peter Kyle.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
After Seymour, Zooey, the youngest boy in the family, is generally placed second in order of preference, or appeal.
From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger
Vocabulary lists containing preference
Trumps
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"A Poem for My Librarian, Mrs. Long," Vocabulary from the poem
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