preferable
Example Sentences
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The Ebola outbreak could swell into the next great pandemic, or it could be contained and fizzle out, which is certainly the preferable option.
From Salon • May 20, 2026
“I don’t think he is preferable as a competitor. I don’t want any competitors, how about that?” the mayor said during a one-on-one debate with Raman at the Sherman Oaks Homeowners Assn.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Even the most strident voices that had been calling for interest-rate cuts now say a wait-and-see stance is preferable, given the ever-changing prospects for ending the conflict with Iran.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
The trust said a phased approach was preferable, with the semi-aquatic mammals released at about 10 suitable sites over several years.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
He argued that running for a smaller purse was preferable, because fans would know the race was truly a matter of sport.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
Vocabulary lists containing preferable
Commonly Misspelled Words, List 3
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Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Suffixes: -able, -ible
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Novel Study: Anthem, Chapters 1–6
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