prefer
verb (used with object)
to set or hold before or above other persons or things in estimation; like better; choose rather than.
have been preferring
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present perfect progressiveof prefer.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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As people return to work and social occasions, they have been preferring more formal clothing, pants and dresses, shelving casual wear and athleisure clothing that saw a surge in demand during the pandemic.
From Reuters ● Nov. 17, 2022
