preferences

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In recent data, “we can see the preferences tilt a little to more expensive home, and I suspect that that’s due to that wealth effect for those buyers,” Simonsen said in an accompanying video.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

When and how should we discuss our finances, final wishes and preferences in case we become mentally incapacitated?

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

But if AI can collate and analyze data to capture individual preferences at scale we may no longer need the assumption of the rational actor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Significantly a person's own wishes and preferences will be taken into consideration, however, unless they indicate an objection, it's unlikely that their living arrangements will be considered a deprivation of liberty.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

I wonder how it would feel to spend your whole life trying to remember other people’s preferences on toast butter and starch amounts and sheet changing.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett