Sentence examples for preferably a bit from inspiring English sources

Slice the steak on the diagonal, against the grain, no thicker than one-half inch, preferably a bit thinner.

Add a few players of differing temperaments, a stake preferably a bit (or, better, a lot) more than the players can afford to lose, and the juices begin to flow.

And always there was the desperate, desperate desire to be current, to be part of his own time and in step with or preferably a bit ahead of its art — and, of course, to best the competition.

The amount of water added to the citric acid should therefore be at least 6 tablespoons and preferably a bit more.

Every communication should - preferably with a bit of grace -- reinforce an individual's perception of himself as a high-potential stallion.

Find a red in the same color as an ultra-ripe pomegranate or an under-ripe plum, preferably with a bit of gold iridescence or glitter.

(CO, Dispensary C, 2011, received 169,000) While some informants hinted that the bonus should preferably have been a bit higher, others emphasized that the bonus was a gift (zawadi) and not part of their regular salary, and therefore not something that they could demand: I was so glad to see that our superiors considered us, the people at the bottom.

Using a smaller drill bit than before (preferably a 9mm auger drill bit), drill two holes one above the other.

And dried pasta, preferably a variety with a bit of texture, like frilly edged reginette, cooked perfectly al dente.

Eat at one of the many little restaurants - preferably fresh squid in a bit of oil and vinaigrette.

Obviously, the neutral is going for the Highland underdogs here, and – with Celtic fans being famously the most prone to conspiracy theories now Liverpool have settled down a bit – preferably one that involves a massive decision going against them.