Sentence examples for in preference to him from inspiring English sources

His bowling was effective at times, but other players were used in the main spinner's role for Yorkshire in preference to him, and he was generally used as back-up, for example when the other bowlers had failed to dismiss well-set batsmen.

"Robinson did a great job," said Ramos, who will now start with him in preference to Cerny against Chelsea.

Ruby Walsh, who was on board Shotgun Willy, is expected to pick him in preference to Ad Hoc at Liverpool, and said: "He will improve a bit and was never on the bridle.

She made him her heir in preference to her own son.

But England revealed they intend to use him at the top of the order in this tournament, in preference to wicketkeeper-batsman Prior.

Emily Dickinson used the dash in preference to any other punctuation.

I have always worn a skirt in preference to trousers.

He also began to model in clay in preference to plaster.

There is a certain consistency in Gibson's selection in preference to Andy Reid.

Cognitive behaviour therapy is recommended in preference to pills for mild to moderate depression and anxiety.

Poverty is caused by the pursuit of commercial gain in preference to humanitarian interests.