prefer

Example Sentences

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The Norwegian energy major on Wednesday said its adjusted operating income—its preferred measure—fell 22% to $6.20 billion from the same period a year prior.

From The Wall Street Journal

A new report published by The 74, an education news site, is typical of the type of research the education establishment prefers to ignore.

From The Wall Street Journal

Chris, a graduate of Manhattan College, prefers the early shift, to help the financial world start its day.

From The Wall Street Journal

In an environment where liquidity risk has just been repriced, capital may temporarily prefer assets that can absorb repositioning without sharp price gaps — even if their longer-term risks have not disappeared.

From MarketWatch

Last week, Tesla said it plans to buy $2 billion worth of xAI’s Series E preferred stock and created a framework to evaluate future collaborations.

From MarketWatch