Sentence examples for and preferred to keep from inspiring English sources

So she had played no part in Barack's previous contests and preferred to keep her distance".

This indicates to us that he owns some solid spring wardrobe basics, and preferred to keep his outfit simple for the outing.

However, subsequent authors did not accept Eusphyra and preferred to keep this species with the other hammerheads in the genus Sphyrna.

At that point, around 13:00, Małachowski wanted to organise yet another counter-attack aimed at Fort 56, but his orders were overridden by Krukowiecki, who feared that the Russians might want to attack further south, near Jerozolimskie Gate, and preferred to keep his reserves intact.

Furthermore, many postpartum mothers feared being branded "forever mad" and preferred to keep their mental illness a secret, even from their husbands for fear of abandonment.

We've shared our situation with only family and a few close friends and prefer to keep it that way.

Breeders are insanely protective and prefer to keep their dogs close to home, where they can monitor their health.

But as far as I know he is a very religious person and prefers to keep to himself.

People who are not always treated well by the press are generally nervous of journalists, and prefer to keep a minder on hand during interviews.

These days I'm much less of a drinker, and prefer to keep a clear head at work as we deal with dangerous chemicals and high temperatures.

"It looks like I kind of had a breakthrough," said Ms. Lynch, who is openly gay and prefers to keep her current relationship private.