prefer

Example Sentences

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Cassidy said he would prefer a “more direct” approach of simply giving factory-built projects more money.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Management emphasized that demand for eggs remains steady as consumers continue to prefer eggs as an affordable source of protein.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Using a tax-advantaged 529 college savings account would maximize growth, although some families prefer the flexibility of a taxable brokerage account.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

There are over nine million of these properties, which remain unpopular among locals who prefer new homes in centrally located areas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Sunny shrieked, which meant “I’d much prefer gardening to sitting around watching my siblings struggle through law books.”

From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket