preferred
Example Sentences
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"He loved his work and preferred to spend most of his time at sea," he told the BBC.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
Team members, meanwhile, need to be aware of their colleagues’ preferred work hours and when they are available to respond to emails and questions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Pochettino’s preferred formation uses a three-man back line but he has no one on the roster who can match Richards as the anchor, defensive organizer and playmaker during buildups.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Super Micro is planning to offer $5 billion in new common and preferred shares and raise an extra $2 billion in an at-the-market offering in July or later.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Before the sessions, the sisters began to ask that drapes be drawn—the spirits preferred darkness.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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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