prefer

Example Sentences

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Dogs resting by a field could be relaxing for one dog, she says, but another dog may prefer videos to be more stimulating, such as dogs chasing each other in a park.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

“We prefer Equifax and TransUnion for steadier, more visible growth outlooks,” the analysts wrote.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

If you prefer to just grab a coffee, go to Tadaa.Coffee, which has a sand pit that your daughter can play in.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Banks may build provisions before improving later, while consumer demand could soften, they say, and prefer more defensive names for now.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

“Well, I might be Kevin or Trevor . . . but I’d prefer to be myself, Duane.”

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el