prefer
Example Sentences
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Some people prefer clipping coupons while they shop.
From Salon • May 22, 2026
Biggar said both crime agencies would prefer children to be able to participate online safely and reap the benefits it provides.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
Last week Vance even joked about the similarity himself, when asked about reports that Trump has been polling within the Republican party on whether they prefer Vance or Rubio.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
It’s just not clear what path voters will choose, or which candidate they’ll prefer to steer the state toward, hopefully, a better place.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
Girl penguins prefer boy penguins who are chubby.
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
Vocabulary lists containing prefer
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