Example Sentences

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Single- and double-pleat trousers are growing in popularity, and consumers are preferring more wider leg and trouser-like silhouettes, said Halie LeSavage, fashion commerce editor at Harper's Bazaar.

From Reuters • Jan. 24, 2023

The fact that young people are preferring this to suburbs I also find very encouraging.

From New York Times • Aug. 6, 2016

"Other companies, such as Tesla and Mercedes, are preferring to do things themselves instead of partnering with technology companies. These are two different approaches, and they both seem to be working at this point."

From The Verge • Jan. 14, 2016

Consumers are preferring smaller-batch products from online shops like Etsy or local merchants.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2013

“That’s right, my dear—you are now proving yourself truly affectionate—you are preferring mamma to yourself.”

From The Barbadoes Girl A Tale for Young People by Hofland, Mrs.