prefer

Example Sentences

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CBS News reported that the two US officials said American forces preferred to seize the ship rather than sink it.

From BBC

Europe's leaders would have far preferred to keep Greenland and the debate on Ukraine separate.

From BBC

Touted as a possible supporting actress Oscar nominee, Lilleaas in person is reserved but thoughtful, someone who prefers observing the people around her rather than being in the spotlight.

From Los Angeles Times

The fear that using AI will “rot the human brain” is akin to the initial reluctance to allow graphing calculators in math classes, with teachers preferring graph paper instead.

From MarketWatch

In 2008, when the mortgage meltdown threatened the U.S. housing market, the Treasury agreed to support the two companies in exchange for senior preferred stock purchase agreements.

From Barron's