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preferable

[pref-er-uh-buhl, pref-ruh-, pri-fur-] / ˈprɛf ər ə bəl, ˈprɛf rə-, prɪˈfɜr- /


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None of the patrons appear to be dedicated readers of Thrasher or Quartersnacks, which affords Elsesser a preferable anonymity.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026

For a weakened heart muscle, reducing strain is preferable to forcing it to work harder.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026

But Gulf officials said the region sees the agreement as preferable to further military action between the U.S. and Iran, which would put Arab states’ energy infrastructure at risk.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026

"The data is super clear - prevention is preferable to cure."

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026

I bury my face in the crook of my arm, the stink of me preferable to the stink of whatever’s down here.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland




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