preferred
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He said he would have preferred to see Macron "in a fire truck helping firefighters put out the blaze. That's where he should have been."
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
The same poll found 51% of registered voters in Texas preferred Talarico, as did 63% of moderates.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
"Options that were chosen more frequently were not only preferred, but also rated as better."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 13, 2026
Scott's energy and ball-carrying ability suit Maresca's preferred style of play - with a heavy emphasis on possession - while his passes into the box and ability to win duels make him an appealing option.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
It wounded his pride to have to ask, and he much preferred going about his business and letting his superiors notice for themselves what a dedicated soldier he was.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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