prefer
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Raman believes the city must increase density in single-family neighborhoods, while the homeowners group would prefer to limit such development to commercial corridors.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
Analysts are largely bullish on both companies and liken picking which one they prefer to choosing a favorite child.
From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026
I prefer my “eggs” drier and firmer, so I’ll usually cook the tofu for an additional two to three minutes.
From Salon • May 24, 2026
I prefer to be skeptical about A.I. because people have already found so many destructive uses for it and I don’t trust Sam Altman or his competitors as far as I can throw them.
From Slate • May 24, 2026
She isn’t as horrible as I initially thought, but I prefer normal Andre to lovesick Andre.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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