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prefer

[pri-fur] / prɪˈfɜr /


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Maritime industry specialists say the ships have long been overlooked as administrations prefer to spend on more exciting vessels such as submarines and battleships.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

But Alisson Cassiano would surely prefer not to be remembered for scoring one of football's slickest own goals.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

My best guess is that Cassidy and Kaine themselves — being the intelligent and diligent legislators they are — would prefer a serious approach and offer this proposal simply to move their colleagues to action.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

“We prefer Equifax and TransUnion for steadier, more visible growth outlooks,” the analysts wrote.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

I’d prefer that excluded Momma for as long as possible.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry




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