prefer

Example Sentences

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But for those who prefer a more traditional Scottish party, the Assembly Rooms will play host to two ceilidhs on 31 December - including an early one for children.

From BBC

Her son also sued her for emotional damage after she said she would have preferred to "give birth to a little dog".

From BBC

Shoppers increasingly prefer shorter ingredient lists, recognizable components, and products that convey wellness through high protein, high fiber, or gut-health ingredients.

From Barron's

Given the choice between plain and sugary water, healthy mice prefer the latter.

From Los Angeles Times

Stocks prefer rate cuts that are luxuries rather than emergencies—and we would categorize coming cuts as the former.

From Barron's