- plural of preference.
preferences
Example Sentences
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A spokesperson said: "We encourage students to select accommodation that aligns with their lifestyle preferences and budget throughout the application process."
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
Kennedy strenuously supported the civil-rights movement but opposed racial preferences.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
“Proposition 209, federal laws, and the Supreme Court’s decisions do not preclude schools from pursuing diversity so long as they give no preferences based on race,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
“Outside of states with guaranteed issue and community rated Medigap policies, enrollees may effectively be unable to switch even after their preferences change,” the study said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
What gets taught in America’s public schools has always been a mixture of state and local preferences influenced by various passing trends.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
