Example Sentences

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Innes believes companies will prefer to put their faith in low-cost projects rather than rushing "blindly" into massive expansion.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

"I think the majority of people who voted for other candidates will prefer to vote for Daniel Noboa in the second round," he said.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2025

Some will argue that self-expression is the goal, others moral suasion; some will prefer soft power to storming the barricades and some the reverse.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 23, 2024

“The high-speed train cannot replace the old transportation that previously existed,” Herlambang said, “People, of course, will prefer to use far cheaper modes of transportation for short distance trips.”

From Seattle Times • Sep. 30, 2023

“Thank you, but I think Blaine will prefer a governor-free event,” Ifemelu said, and they all laughed.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie