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preference

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




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Asked on the papal plane about his preference between La Liga's two biggest clubs, Leo plumped for Los Blancos over their eternal rivals Barcelona.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

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

Sabalenka's preference for first-strike tennis - quickly getting on top of a rally with aggressive shots from the baseline - was not suited to the conditions, and she did not adjust.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 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

State the reasons for your preference: She didn’t hesitate.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy




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