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"Who an opposition club picks is entirely its own business and we'd prefer our pitch to be remembered for the rugby played on it, rather than the excuses made afterwards."

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

Others prefer shorter sessions spread throughout the week.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

The firm’s quantitative team also is calling for a “small” short position in U.S. stocks as they prefer emerging-market equities.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026

The Dodgers prefer to say Wednesday’s game shows he can impact the game with his speed, and with his power threat.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

“Unless you would prefer that there was no bread,” Beowulf added.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

Former South Africa bowler Vernon Philander said he prefers the idea of switching balls during the match if conditions require it, but that would raise questions over the Test's integrity.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

In emerging markets, AllianzGI prefers debt issued by oil-exporting countries and selected Brazilian and Hungarian local bonds.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

“The only person I will cold call is my mom because I know she prefers it and will always answer the phone.”

From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2026

Within the U.S. junk-bond universe, he said he prefers higher-quality assets, while the selloff in safer Treasurys has him eyeing opportunities to extend duration into longer-term government debt.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026

Although he prefers to paint outside, during the cold weather he works hard inside the apartment.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman

The group has been traditionally preferred being low profile about philanthropy and conflict resolution.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

Patrick Hannifin, now a three-star admiral in charge of naval forces in the Western Pacific and Indian Oceans, told Trump that while steam is reliable now, he preferred electromagnetic catapults.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

Seaver filed a motion last week to delay a hearing scheduled for Friday, saying he needed time to meet with his preferred legal counsel.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

About 80% of each cohort now passes the baccalauréat, which entitles students to a university place - though not necessarily their preferred choice.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

But of course Jefferson himself had already decided that he preferred the anomalous role of opposing the administration in which he officially served.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

Attal opposed Le Maire’s approach, preferring to continue using the government’s regulatory power to make cuts, according to Rayan Nezzar, Attal’s economic adviser at the time.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 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

If Messi could not be ignored on the pitch, he has never sought the spotlight off it, preferring family time to interviews or news conferences.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026

Unlike other relatives of the missing, Prajval does not plan to travel to the region at this stage, preferring to "stay contactable".

From Barron's ● Aug. 29, 2026

So how can anyone who likes green sourballs criticize me for preferring a nice penny loafer or a bedroom slipper?

From "Bunnicula" by Deborah Howe and James Howe