Example Sentences

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I was a loner at school, and largely still am, preferring to shut myself away with my work and books than go to parties.

From The Guardian • Apr. 27, 2019

I am preferring only to become respected all over the map as a 100% artist.

From Time Magazine Archive

Now I am preferring an accusation against the dear Prioress!

From Sister Teresa by Moore, George (George Augustus)