prefer

Example Sentences

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"As a diplomat, which is what I am now, and what we work on, we always prefer to settle it in different ways - that included in Venezuela."

From BBC

During the season, most coaches prefer that their passers not take hits away from games, to minimize the risk of injury.

From The Wall Street Journal

In a recent survey, 81% of low-wage earners said they would prefer to work even if offered a guaranteed income that would allow them to live comfortably.

From MarketWatch

CBS News reported that the two US officials said American forces preferred to seize the ship rather than sink it.

From BBC

Europe's leaders would have far preferred to keep Greenland and the debate on Ukraine separate.

From BBC