preferred
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Comparing his two visits to Yosemite, Shields said he preferred not having to deal with the reservation system, but that came with some caveats.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
Much like a person's left and right hands mirror one another but cannot be perfectly superimposed, many biological structures have a preferred orientation.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 2026
"But I would have preferred not to be the top scorer and to have played in the final. It's good for my legacy once I've retired, but right now, that's not what's on my mind."
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
This is particularly important for new-construction homes, as big builders often have preferred lenders that offer major incentives.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
“These calls often came late at night,” says the historian, who preferred to remain anonymous.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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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