preference

Example Sentences

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Warsh has indicated a strong preference to shrink the Fed’s balance sheet, the expansion of which has supported the inflation of asset values, including stocks, precious metals, and cryptocurrencies.

From Barron's

At the funeral, the Rubinstein relatives show their preference for Sylvia’s sweeter creation.

From The Wall Street Journal

“This approach will allow manufacturers to use a wide array of technologies to meet the standards and respond to consumer preferences in the near term, while driving EV adoption over time.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The line at the ice cream stand was shorter than it had been all day, so they got their cones quickly, Maya-Jade ordering the strawberry and chocolate without even asking his preference.

From Literature

Unsurprisingly, it would be City's preference for him to stay for as long as possible.

From BBC