- present participle of prefer.
preferring
Example Sentences
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Whether or not Misty Green leads to even bigger things, Eleazar isn’t itching to move to Hollywood anytime soon, preferring to remain near her family in London.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
Analysts often note that investors give the revenue-generating automotive business little attention, preferring to focus on robotaxis and other ventures.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
Tim Garcia, who coached Raymond at Ventura High, said Raymond was never much of a talker on the field, preferring to lead by example, especially noting his strong intensity and commitment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026
Cook, 29, played his one Test against Zimbabwe last summer while 22-year-old Bashir is yet to feature in this series, with England preferring an all-pace attack.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
But what would happen if I were to give you a questionnaire and ask you to enumerate your reasons for preferring one jam to another?
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
