preferable
Example Sentences
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For a weakened heart muscle, reducing strain is preferable to forcing it to work harder.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026
"The data is super clear - prevention is preferable to cure."
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
A link hasn’t been proven, and major medical groups have long recommended acetaminophen as the preferable painkiller for pregnant women.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
It’s preferable to collect the EIN information in the summer, while it’s top of mind and a camp’s offices are up and running, Pon said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026
Not for the first time in my short life, rats were a preferable option to humans.
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
Vocabulary lists containing preferable
Commonly Misspelled Words, List 3
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Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Suffixes: -able, -ible
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Novel Study: Anthem, Chapters 1–6
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