preference

Example Sentences

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He said using Mark 2s had resulted in lost income, and customer feedback showed a preference for the Mark 1 carriages.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

He also said in an interview with the Financial Times that his preference was to take the country’s oil and that the U.S. could potentially take over Kharg Island.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

“We also expect a renewal of demand for gold from investors and central banks, as the preference for liquidity stemming from the Middle East crisis abates.”

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

My preference: a Harry Potter-like nook under the aforementioned basement stairs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

It records my preference, then rolls out of my room again.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu