- plural of preference.
preferences
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By influencing how the brain connects flavors with their consequences, future treatments might someday help people develop different preferences rather than simply making them feel less hungry.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 9, 2026
“Rather, it is a justifiable shift in investor preferences to judicious corporate capital allocation,” adding, “We believe this is a prudent investment style for many asset owners just now. “
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026
But Linebaugh said he worries that “everything is just going to become so uniform,” as the industry seems to lean too heavily on algorithms and audiences’ preferences.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026
But other people have different preferences and I respect that as well.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
“I’m sure she was trying to make herself feel better. What can I say, Jupes? Despite your preferences, these girls can’t seem to handle the fact that I have a gorgeous female best friend.”
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
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