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preference

[pref-er-uhns, pref-ruhns] / ˈprɛf ər əns, ˈprɛf rəns /




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The business model of the mainstream press is under siege for reasons of technology and consumer preference.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Talking about his ambitions, Jones said his first preference was a role in the Department for Business and Trade, then headed by Reynolds but now led by Peter Kyle.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Pollsters conducted the UnidosUS survey between April 27 and May 14 over the phone, text invites and online panels in English and Spanish, depending on the participant’s preference.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

California’s “jungle primary” system identifies the top two vote-getters in each race — regardless of party preference — who then advance to November’s general election.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

On the Race IAT, I was rated as having a “moderate automatic preference for whites.”

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell




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