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have a preference for



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The book was for people who "want something other than entertainment... who have a preference for the painfully beautiful," Krasznahorkai said in a interview.

From Barron's Oct. 9, 2025

Traditionally pro-gun respondents did not have a preference for gun-owning neighbors, and all respondents were averse to their neighbors owning AR-15s.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 11, 2024

"Some high-ability workers will have a preference for being an employee in a really big company where they know what they're going to do and what their job is going to be," he said.

From Science Daily Sep. 18, 2023

Do you have a preference for savory versus sweet arepas?

From Salon Jul. 22, 2023

“Do you have a preference for who should conduct the meeting?”

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young




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