preferences
- plural of preference.
Example Sentences
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, who supports Stevens, doesn’t dictate each race, and some of his preferences are made more overt than others.
From Slate ● Jul. 30, 2026
One recent survey found that less than 20% of adults have detailed conversations with loved ones about care preferences.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
On July 30, the 15 members of the Security Council are due to hold their first closed-door, anonymous vote on their preferences among the candidates.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
“I do not judge, but support all races, religions, sexual preferences and gender equity,” she wrote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
With this simple calibration, the glasses should now be able to know my brain’s preferences and variations enough to sync up everything in Warcross to me.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
