How to Use "Preference" with Example Sentences

preference (n): something that is liked more than another thing

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Used with verbs:

"She expressed her preference for dinner."
(expressed, showed, stated, made, indicated, gave)

"I have no preference between them."
(have)

Used with adjectives:

"She has a clear preference for tall men."
(clear, strong, definite, slight)

"My individual preference is to work alone."
(individual, personal, first, second)

"The survey revealed consumer preferences."
(consumer, customer, user, voter)

"Her picky child has food preferences."
(food, dietary)

"He was harassed for his sexual preferences."
(sexual, political)

Used with prepositions:

"Do you have a preference regarding pets?"
(regarding, in)

"Does she have a preference for white or red wine?"
(for)

"Does he have a preference between coffee and tea?"
(between)