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Arrange the Saltines in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, or place them in a large mixing bowl if you prefer to toss them first.

From Salon ● Jul. 14, 2026

Perhaps counterintuitively, if the Magnificent Seven reduce their capex, analysts might prefer it as cash flow improves and less debt is issued.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026

Or, if you prefer your puzzles bite-sized, try today’s mini.

From Slate ● Jul. 9, 2026

Self checkouts are slower, according to Costco’s internal data, but some customers prefer them, said workers and executives.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026

“I would prefer to have it in the Rose Garden as we planned,” Tricia told her father.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

A Comerica employee, near the end of the session, asked the chief if he prefers chili with beans or without.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026

Katie has noticed fewer of her friends are drinking compared to when they were younger, and she prefers a "bottomless brunch environment" to a pub.

From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026

“This transition will enable us to align more closely with how most of our community prefers to access and play games today.”

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026

He prefers a mix of new and vintage decor, balancing both for an eclectic but deeply personal look to his home.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026

Because they are dark, they are almost always quite moist, thereby attracting the standard insect and alligator community that prefers a moist climate.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman

It took two months for CVS Caremark CVS 0.26%increase; up pointing triangle , one of the biggest prescription-drug-benefit administrators, to add Foundayo to its list of preferred drugs, for example.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026

My preferred way to eat chicken noodle soup as a child was with so many Saltines crushed into the bowl that it ceased to resemble soup altogether.

From Salon ● Jul. 14, 2026

Before production took place, Ryan said Kenway's original northern England backstory and accent were changed to match his Welsh accent, as the team preferred it.

From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026

He has also hinted at changes to the North Portico's 200-year-old columns -- which are in the Ionic style and not his preferred, more ornate Corinthian style -- and have recently been covered by scaffolding.

From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 2026

Although Olga was almost the same age as Bobby, she treated him in a motherly way—for example, by preparing the foods she knew he preferred.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

Under owner Arte Moreno, the Angels have resisted rebuilding, preferring to add lower-tier free agents and rush college players to the major leagues in an effort to field a competitive roster.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026

It even objected to the Vatican's decision to have priests face the congregation when holding Mass, preferring the medieval practice of facing the altar, with their backs to the congregants.

From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026

“We were surprised to find ourselves preferring Helga Monson. Remember her name. It will soon be a famous one,” Vérots wrote in French.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026

Farrell eschews owning data centers, preferring AI-adjacent exposure through power generation, reasoning that markets underappreciate data centers’ high risk for technology obsolescence.

From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026

Thousands were able to find temporary shelter in other parts of Chicago, while others simply abandoned the city altogether, preferring to start fresh in other cities.

From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy