prefer

Example Sentences

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“Other rattlesnakes prefer to rely on their excellent camouflage and may not rattle or move until the person is very close,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Banks may build provisions before improving later, while consumer demand could soften, they say, and prefer more defensive names for now.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Low-cost index funds offer a simple option for those who prefer not to pick individual securities.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Then there are those who prefer certain players to clubs and so might switch who they support based on a transfer.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

I much prefer the way things are now, even if it's harder to build a reputation on your own.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day