preference
Example Sentences
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They rank candidates in order of preference and a contender needs 50 percent to win.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
She also began applying directly to companies’ career pages instead of through the big job platforms, and narrowed her search by role, company and her preference to work remotely.
From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026
City's preference is for Guardiola to stay for as long as possible, but sources have told BBC Sport there is tangible uncertainty over whether he will see out the final year of his contract.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
Warsh’s preference is to lean on trimmed mean inflation, a measure that he says removes temporary noise, providing a clearer signal of the economy’s underlying price trend.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
Her spirit secrets, her longing for Elisha, or her growing preference for a different kind of life?
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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