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From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2026

Rudd says some people might prefer to give their salary expectations, or outline their understanding of the salary range for the role.

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

But younger generations cook fewer traditional Hungarian recipes, and they prefer food "that is faster and easier to prepare," according to specialist Braj.

From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026

“Students who prefer physical textbooks should absolutely retain the option to purchase them, but students who cannot afford a printed book should have another way to access the materials they need to succeed,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

“To answer the riddles. I’m no philosopher, and I prefer, in an ideal world, to go uneaten. And you do owe me: for the business with the lampposts.”

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell

In emerging markets, AllianzGI prefers debt issued by oil-exporting countries and selected Brazilian and Hungarian local bonds.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

One woman in her early 30s, who wishes to be identified as Chery Lokko, says she prefers to travel in peace.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

Mary Westheimer, a 71-year-old in Phoenix, Arizona, also prefers phone calls over texts.

From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2026

Within the U.S. junk-bond universe, he said he prefers higher-quality assets, while the selloff in safer Treasurys has him eyeing opportunities to extend duration into longer-term government debt.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026

But while I’m working on the computer, he prefers to sleep on my lap, which is gross and adorable.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty

Where in the past it had supplied E-Types to Brigitte Bardot and Steve McQueen, it now struggled to sell upmarket saloons and SUVs to middle-ranking corporate executives, who generally preferred Audis and BMWs.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

Planting to harvest takes at least nine months, too long for most Filipino farmers who preferred the shorter growing period for beans, squash or bittergourd to feed their families, the farmer added.

From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026

“Semiconductors and memory remain preferred exposures: structural AI demand should extend the memory upcycle, while long-term supply agreements provide better revenue visibility,” Bhattacharya wrote.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026

Beijing officials told their American counterparts they preferred more time for Xi to rest during his Washington visit, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026

The loss of self-control embarrassed him—he preferred not to talk about it—and he was deeply relieved when the attacks became less frequent and less severe.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

Many investors frown on the routine use of one-off payments, preferring consistent long-term performance measures for setting compensation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Analysts often note that investors give the revenue-generating automotive business little attention, preferring to focus on robotaxis and other ventures.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026

He previously suffered a leg injury that left him with a limp and has apparently adapted his lifestyle, preferring to spend his time lazing on a rock, rather than fighting with fellow bears.

From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026

Adult cats, specifically, rarely meow to one another, instead preferring other vocal intonations or facial signifiers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

Lord Tywin was oft quiet in council, preferring to listen before he spoke, a habit Tyrion himself tried to emulate.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin