preferred

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The only geographic region where voters preferred Hilton to Becerra are those in the North Coast/Sierra region, which makes up about 2% of the electorate, DiCamillo said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Issuing $1.25 billion in common stock through an underwritten public offering, another $2 billion in an at-the-market offering and $3.75 billion in convertible preferred stock interests could widen the pool of shares.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Similarly, economists expect the personal consumption expenditures price index, the Fed’s preferred inflation measure, to top 4% year to year when the Bureau of Economic Analysis reports the May reading later this month.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Sancho, whose integration was delayed by an ear infection that led to him being in hospital, preferred to be on the left.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Since white always moves first, having that color can provide a player with a distinct advantage in that he can make immediate headway on a preferred strategy.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady