prefer

Example Sentences

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Ap Iowerth told BBC Wales "certainly Tuesday is what we would prefer" but any delay "won't be much" and Plaid was keen to "hit the ground running".

From BBC • May 10, 2026

"For manufacturers, suppliers, employees and local officials, it is tempting to prefer selling to a Chinese player rather than disappearing," he noted.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

I don’t like that your wife tried to interfere with your plans to give your money to your brother’s children, even if she was candid about where she would prefer that money to go.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

MLS would prefer the team remain in Vancouver and commissioner Don Garber has spoken with Eby, Vancouver mayor Ken Sim and other government officials in the search for a solution.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Word came back that Clinton would prefer not to make a ruling on the matter, “an unusual decision,” according to Oddsson.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady