preferred
Example Sentences
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“Now we think investors should view Strategy’s bitcoin holdings as providing a backstop for the funding of preferred dividends, but not the primary means of doing so,” he added.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
Most apes devoted a large share of their grooming time to a small number of preferred partners while maintaining less intensive relationships with many others.
From Science Daily • May 31, 2026
Trump also said he preferred not to do any form of regular exercise other than play golf.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
“Our first-quarter results reflect continued progress across the business and demonstrate the strength of Dollar Tree’s position as the preferred destination for value, convenience and discovery,” Chief Executive Mike Creedon said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
She much preferred to sit in the shade and gather figs.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
Vocabulary lists containing preferred
Sula
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"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 19
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