Sentence examples for but prefer not from inspiring English sources

Both have speed, but prefer not to squander it early.

I could argue about the Shanghai's fast tempos but prefer not to.

They eat meat, but prefer not to, and feel guilty when they do.

I would like to plan a walking tour of Tuscany, but prefer not to use a tour company.

I could privately give you the information that leads me to believe that he was part of the team, but prefer not to post that information publicly.

The Chinese like to be guided by formulae and charismatic leaders, but prefer not to think creatively or take responsibility for decisions.

It could grace chocolate boxes, but prefers not to.

He was inclined to think so but preferred not to commit himself at the moment.

He could do a strip an hour and six strips a day, but preferred not to.

Built like a power pitcher, he can ramp things up, but prefers not to.

DiDonato can hit a high C, but prefers not to linger there.