Sentence examples for preference was from inspiring English sources

His preference was general knowledge.

The order of preference was reversed.

Hiding your preference was, to some, dishonorable.

His preference was echoed by other chefs.

Toei's preference was for historical costume dramas.

The judges' preference was to let the matter rest.

For a long time, their preference was disregarded.

"Mr Speaker, our strong preference was for a negotiated solution.

Linking individual investment behavior with political preference was tricky.

(Note: "by", not "after" – though he clarified that his preference was for lager).

His preference was for mediocrity, by which he meant something like "sustainability".