preferred
Example Sentences
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Strategy said plans to buy back $1 billion worth of Digital Credit Securities, which refers to its preferred stocks, and to repurchase $1 billion of common stock.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026
The company has relied mainly on issuing new shares to cover these expenses and recently sold 32 bitcoin to fund preferred dividend obligations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026
She didn’t have a preferred brand of pointe shoes or a favorite costume: “Never gave it a thought. You wear this, period.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026
Iran's top diplomat warned Sunday that any attempt by ships to bypass its preferred route would "increase tensions".
From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026
“Do you want to start your first day at Somewhere Middle School not knowing anybody’s names or hobbies or favorite shows or preferred ice cream flavors?”
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
Vocabulary lists containing preferred
Sula
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"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 19
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"Speaking with Hands"
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