as in preferred
to show partiality toward
I'm leaning toward sausage on our pizza tonight—we got pepperoni the last three times
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There are three ways of getting there, either by chartering a helicopter, going on a three-day hike or taking a two-day trip by ATV, which is most preferred by the park rangers linked to the Foundation for Ecodevelopment and Conservation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Oct. 2025 -
Parking prices range from $10 for general to $20 for preferred.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Oct. 2025
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But there have literally been billions of people over the past two millennia who would have liked to know this.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Oct. 2025
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Such breezy asides suggest a movie that’s a little too eager to be liked.—
Ben Kenigsberg,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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As for her glam, Seyfried’s makeup artist Sasha O’Neill favored a clean look with lined brows, bold eyes and a soft glossy lip.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Oakland voters, meanwhile, overwhelmingly favored establishing the commission in 2016 and strengthening its authority in 2020.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Wilson’s family, cabinet, and staff enjoyed the film, while civil rights organizations protested across the country.—
Time,
Time,
14 Oct. 2025
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What one poll said about redistricting's political risks While the 3D Strategic Research poll found redistricting to be unpopular with Hoosier voters, other election reform efforts enjoyed wide support.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Leaned (toward or towards).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaned%20%28toward%20or%20towards%29. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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