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[pri-fur] / prɪˈfɜr /


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She said the EU order would ensure EU citizens choose which AI chatbots they would prefer to use on WhatsApp.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Oil prices can gyrate sharply, so Fed officials prefer to look at a separate measure of inflation known as the core rate that strips out energy.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

“At this point in my life and art, I prefer to have my feet firmly on the ground.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

It’s tasty, whether you prefer DiGiorno, Totino’s, or Red Baron.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

When possible, listening to a professional play the piece can help with tempo decisions, but it is also reasonable for different performers to prefer slightly different tempos for the same piece.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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