preference
Example Sentences
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Claim: “My first preference was always the path of diplomacy, yet the regime continued their relentless quest for nuclear weapons and rejected every attempt at an agreement.”
From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026
Together, these findings suggest that birds and other animals, including human ancestors, may have evolved a tolerance for and sometimes even a preference for alcohol.
From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2026
Federal Reserve Gov. Stephen Miran reaffirmed his preference for four interest rate cuts this year in support of the labor market despite rising oil prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
Goldman’s preference for higher-quality, less-cyclical stocks means it favors large caps over small caps.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026
The apartment was spacious for a one-bedroom but was nevertheless cramped, evidence of his aunt Hila’s preference for maximalism.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.