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as in ministered (to)
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as in inclined (toward)
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preferred
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The Phillies don’t need a bullpen full of lefties, but have preferred to carry a few this season.
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Bichette has generally preferred to let his play do the talking throughout his career, making Schneider's prediction fitting.
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“Tended (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tended%20%28to%29. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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