preferred
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Rep. Byron Donalds, the president’s preferred nominee for governor, did win his primary, but with less than 50 percent of the vote.
From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2026
But nine of those came after Manchester United sacked Ruben Amorim on 5 January and ditched his preferred back three and wing-backs formation.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Why are these products preferred over American brands?
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
Core personal-consumption expenditures — the Fed’s preferred inflation measure — is on target for 0.2% in July.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 17, 2026
Penelope would have much preferred to stay in the nursery, building triremes out of toothpicks with the children until bedtime, but she could hardly refuse Lady Constance.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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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