in preference to
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Since Amorim spoke after the 3-2 win against Burnley, United have paid £18m to sign 23-year-old highly rated but inexperienced Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp in preference to Aston Villa's World Cup winner Emiliano Martinez.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2025
Its proponents are concerned that a bilingual person could be hired in preference to one speaking only French, putting Francophones at a disadvantage.
From New York Times ● Oct. 9, 2021
If second and third ended level on points, a play-off would be used in preference to any more sensible decider.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 16, 2020
How do we manage the disparity in preference to vacation types and activities?
From Slate ● Nov. 4, 2020
No man in his right senses would voluntarily choose such a life in preference to the one of normal, family, social life which exists in every civilized community.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
