Sentence examples for first prefer from inspiring English sources

As for the threats posed in Iraq by people who are set on blocking a vote, she said, "Every time you organize an election, you are gambling on the fact that people will do two things -- first, prefer ballots to bullets and secondly, the silent majority of people who are fed up with death and war will take over the groups that aren't".

Left-wing parties such as the Communists, who still run the state of West Bengal, at first preferred to stick with ideological soul-mates.

The first prefers either very long metres or very short, employs a simple, non-Persianized language, and restricts himself to affairs of the heart.

Giants linebacker Keith Rivers, a five-year professional, said there was no doubt that "a lot of guys go looks first," preferring more classic models.

At first preferring to de-emphasize liturgical elaboration in accord with Puritan views, he soon came to accept Elizabeth's policy of moderation.

Trump never uttered his campaign slogan of "America First," preferring the loftier term "sovereignty" for the same nationalist and protectionist reordering of American engagement in world affairs.

Throughout the crisis, British savers have sought safety first, preferring instant access accounts even at the cost of near-invisible rates of interest.

The first prefers straight history to legend; the other always sees the MacDonald forebears in full cry and "coming home in the sun".

The second prefer the status quo.

A third of the participants are undecided; a third favor Mr. Gore and a third prefer Mr. Bush.

Nearly three-fifths prefer not to work for a temp agency because they would rather have full-time employment.