prefer

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The roster of shows where Silicon Valley's elite now prefer to make news constitutes a parallel media ecosystem.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 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

Banks may build provisions before improving later, while consumer demand could soften, they say, and prefer more defensive names for now.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

This year’s LMU poll also asked L.A. voters what kind of candidate they would prefer for mayor.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

“Well, I might be Kevin or Trevor . . . but I’d prefer to be myself, Duane.”

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el