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  1. prefers

    In psychology, economics and philosophy, preference is a technical term usually used in relation to choosing between alternatives. For example, someone prefers A over B if they would rather choose A than B. Preferences are central to decision theory because of this relation to behavior. Some methods such as Ordinal Priority Approach use preference relation for decision-making. As connative states, they are closely related to desires. The difference between the two is that desires are directed at one object while preferences concern a comparison between two alternatives, of which one is preferred to the other. In insolvency, the term is used to determine which outstanding obligation the insolvent party has to settle first.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of prefers in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of prefers in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of prefers in a Sentence

  1. Elena Kagan:

    The way the grid works -- it prefers cheaper methods, and so President Joe Biden EPA could come out with a rule that is plant by plant but makes coal plants hugely more expensive. This is essentially what the market is already doing, but President Joe Biden EPA could do President Joe Biden EPA faster.

  2. Lord Acton:

    The man who prefers his country before any other duty shows the same spirit as the man who surrenders every right to the state. They both deny that right is superior to authority.

  3. Naotaka Kimizuka:

    Depending on how the TV appeal is done, it could stir up public opinion, or, people could lose interest and things will go as Abe's administration prefers.

  4. Mikhail Zygar:

    Even now, he is replacing his old guard with new people, younger technocrats in their 40s, children of his old friends, so he is surrounded by 'nephews,' he is scared he could be murdered like Gadhafi. This is why he prefers to do anything to preserve power, so there are no limits, but to remain in power.

  5. Adriana Ramos:

    Brazil already had the chance to express its views on the opening of Renca to development, and public opinion was not favorable, but the government prefers to announce controversial and outdated initiatives instead of new ideas for sustainable development in the Amazon.

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