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Example sentences from the Web for preferablyThe essence of nearly every Disney film is that women need saving, preferably by a man from a superior social and economic class. Sexism Begins in the Toy Aisle|Nancy Kaffer|November 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST Preferably Latin and Greek to let you comprehend where our civilization came from. My Commencement Speech to Rutgers’ Geniuses: Go Forth and Fail|P. J. O’Rourke|May 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST After writing all day I sometimes want to watch a whole lot of British TV, preferably set at Oxford, with dead bodies turning up. How I Write: Meg Wolitzer|Noah Charney|March 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST On the weekends, I love to read, preferably fiction which I think makes me a much happier, creative person. Wired Executives Find that Disconnecting Can Help Spur Creativity|Beth Comstock|October 19, 2013|DAILY BEAST
These days, though, history must tell good stories first and foremost, preferably about “colorful” protagonists. T.E. Lawrence Rides Again in Scott Anderson’s New History|Melik Kaylan|August 7, 2013|DAILY BEAST It has been stated that scientific physical exercise, preferably taken in group association, will accomplish it. Keeping Fit All the Way|Walter Camp It should be taken at least twice daily, preferably on retiring at night and soon after breakfast, at regular times, if possible. Intestinal Ills|Alcinous Burton Jamison A girl of corresponding economic position, preferably a stranger. Seductio Ad Absurdum|Emily Hahn In a disc (A), preferably made of brass, are two channels (B) at right angles to each other. Practical Mechanics for Boys|J. S. Zerbe We'll build a house on the hillside just beyond the asylum—how does a yellow Italian villa strike you, or preferably a pink one?
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adverbideally; by preference; if one had a choice Words nearby preferablyprefectorial, prefecture, prefecture apostolic, prefer, preferable, preferably, preference, preference share, preference shares, preference stock, preferential Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to preferablyrather, first, willingly, alternatively, by choice |