preferred
Example Sentences
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For decades, the S&P 500 has been the preferred benchmark for monitoring the performance of the U.S. stock market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
“Semiconductors and memory remain preferred exposures: structural AI demand should extend the memory upcycle, while long-term supply agreements provide better revenue visibility,” Bhattacharya wrote.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
That gave Hamilton the chance to switch to the preferred soft tyres, and a lap after the restart he passed Hadjar into Turn One to take the final podium position.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
Tomlin said he preferred playing in creative mode, as opposed to survival, hardcore or adventure modes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
He preferred to spend his precious free time playing football with his friends.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
Vocabulary lists containing preferred
Sula
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"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 19
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"Speaking with Hands"
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