prefer
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And while Intel would prefer PC demand to be just as strong, the company may be able to take advantage of weakness in that category.
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026
Leaders prefer to handle discipline quietly, at the pace of their choosing.
From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026
The government has consistently said it would prefer "a market-based solution" and said it could not comment on ongoing negotiations.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
The venues prefer exclusive ticketing arrangements, he told the jury.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
“Totally. She said”—Kojo put on a funny, high-pitched voice and started pretending to fidget with a chunky necklace—“‘Oh, Uncle Heath, I’d prefer the green carpet in my free penthouse apartment in the new building.
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
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The Secret Life of Bees
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"Julius Caesar" by William Shakespeare, Act III
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