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Discover LudwigThe phrase "preference lies" is correct and can be used in written English.
It is typically used to indicate where one's preference or inclination is, or where it tends to be. Example: My preference lies in reading books rather than watching movies. This means that the speaker generally prefers to spend their leisure time reading books instead of watching movies. Other examples could include: - Her preference lies with traditional cooking methods rather than using modern appliances. - Our preference lies in vacationing in remote and secluded areas, away from cities and crowds. - His preference lies towards a more minimalist lifestyle, with less material possessions.
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Mr. Sharon's expression at dawn today left no doubt where his preference lies.
But after three years, I realised that our expertise, experience and preference lies on the "depth" rather than breadth side of things.
Nothing but shifting cultural preference lies behind our view that Lance Armstrong is not cheating if he sleeps in a pressure chamber to boost his red-blood-cell count but would be cheating if he used epo; or our view that it's all right to use methylxanthines (the stimulants in coffee) but not ephedra.
These slides are a good choice for beginning slide players who may not know yet where their preference lies.
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A construct for examining the multi-dimensional nature of reward is used, the type-system-criterion (TSC) model, to identify where specific differences in reward preference lie.
Dental and medical practices accessed tend to be Jewish run, although whether this is through preference, lay referral systems within the community, geography, or a lack of choice is unclear and will be explored further.
The roots of son-preference lie deep in Chinese culture.
Mr. Paterson offered a cautionary note for those who might try to influence his decision or divine where his preferences lie.
He has compromised on free trade before, and may do so again, but few doubt where his preferences lie.
Much of this was driven by my knowledge that Adrià's own preferences lie in the realm of extremely simple fare.
But Mr Bush made clear where his preferences lie: "There was a time when many said that the cultures of Japan and Germany were incapable of sustaining democratic values.
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