preference
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City had an opening bid rejected by Forest earlier this month and Anderson's preference is a move to Etihad Stadium over Manchester United, while personal terms are not an issue.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
While the decision faced some criticism, the program regularly agreed to former President Obama’s preference for now-retired “60 Minutes” correspondent Steve Kroft to interview him even though other journalists on the team wanted a chance.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 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
Analyst Vignesh Nair switches preference to Meridian Energy, noting its earnings growth leads the sector.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
“Ummm, by year, and then by personal preference within that frame,” he said absently.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
Vocabulary lists containing preference
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"A Poem for My Librarian, Mrs. Long," Vocabulary from the poem
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