as in prefers
to show partiality toward
I'm leaning toward sausage on our pizza tonight—we got pepperoni the last three times
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Over the years, she’s owned or rented a handful of properties in both Southern California and her native New York City, but now prefers the calm of the West Coast to the bustle of the East.—
Joyce Chen,
Architectural Digest,
3 Apr. 2026 -
And unlike her other clients, the Knox prefers to arrange for delivery and pickup on their end.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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And the team really likes backup center Nick Samac.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Goldman likes Qualcomm’s revenue diversification effort but worries about lost smartphone business from the likes of Apple and others.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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This morning may bring urgency around tasks or promises, while the afternoon favors small adjustments that protect our energy and keep momentum steady.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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October 23 – November 21 This morning favors calm, thoughtful exchanges.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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There’s not much Kamilla Karthigesu enjoys more than throwing people under the bus in the game of Survivor.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Apr. 2026
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Robert Patrick prefers not to participate in Hollywood events and rather enjoys spending time with his wife, dogs and attending church.—
Janelle Ash , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Leans (toward or towards).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leans%20%28toward%20or%20towards%29. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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