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prefer

[pri-fur] / prɪˈfɜr /


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

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

However, I prefer to putt in every stroke.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The roster of shows where Silicon Valley's elite now prefer to make news constitutes a parallel media ecosystem.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Cassidy said he would prefer a “more direct” approach of simply giving factory-built projects more money.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Many students prefer to memorize the notes and spaces separately.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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