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preferring
verb as in favor; single out
Strong matches
Example Sentences
He has no interest in nightlife or partying, preferring to spend time at home with his family or focusing on training.
It points out that that some groups veer away from directly engaging in organised crime, however, preferring to "make money by imposing taxes or providing security and protection in exchange for payment".
In Germany, France and the UK, according to a study by the London-based Focaldata research group, most voters want to maintain or reduce defence spending, preferring their government to focus on other voter priorities.
But unlike scores of other mediagenic entrepreneurs, he's always resisted selling off his brand and his name, preferring to remain independent in a world of conglomerate consolidation.
Accordingly, Carey changed his introduction at the top of the show, preferring “Here’s your host” to “Here’s the star,” a holdover from Barker’s era.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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