Sentence examples for but preferable from inspiring English sources

The Pulitzer citation specifies that the winning novel "preferably" deal with "American life" — but preferable to what?

Garth Risk Hallberg: "The Angel Esmeralda," by Don DeLillo The Pulitzer citation specifies that the winning novel "preferably" deal with "American life" — but preferable to what?

The basis is a garlicky tomato sauce; canned tomatoes are not only fine but preferable here.

"This would be difficult for all sides but preferable to an historic split," the source said.

It is some sort of homework but preferable to all my High School type works.

But preferable for location and general amenities is Natour's Hotel Parapat (410121), with its own little beach.

They described it as "unattractive," but "nonetheless preferable" to the 38-story tower.

Which was bizarre to witness, admittedly, but still preferable to Kay Burley.

Taking advice will cost more than an execution-only broker but is preferable to taking out an inadequate policy.

Hence, the HPLC is good for production but not preferable for method development.

It was a bit shady, but much preferable to dealing with the government.