preferably
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Whether Mr. Ueda or Ms. Takaichi—or preferably both in concert—can navigate out of this thicket will determine whether the yen needs rescuing again soon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
Back to her next steps: Before investing the inheritance — preferably, conservative investments given her age — she should make sure she has enough set aside in an emergency fund to cover unexpected expenses.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 18, 2026
“The main thing is finding something that you enjoy doing, that preferably doesn’t harm others, and that tests whatever aptitude one has, that tests one’s ingenuity,” he said of his approach to life.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Portugal are fully aware that only a convincing win against Uzbekistan can offer them some peace - preferably with Ronaldo scoring, of course.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
So, when we left, we decided that our new home should be underground, preferably, if we could find it, a cave.
From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien
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