Sentence examples for preferred that the from inspiring English sources

The bondholders preferred that the money be used instead to finance the company's cable operations.

She preferred that the agency determine the conditions for using independent laboratories.

"I would have preferred that the bill be more comprehensive than it is," Mr. Marcellino said.

We, therefore, would have preferred that the Crown not take this action.

At least one fan said he would have preferred that the university select a more experienced head coach.

On his birthday, he preferred that the day go unnoticed, forbidding his mother from planning even the smallest celebration.

Some club members preferred that the Lebow statue stay there, while others wanted it closer to the clubhouse.

Lorne would have preferred that the camera cut follow the sound of the actor knocking on the door.

"But we have always said that we would have preferred that the UK remained part of the EU.

The industry preferred that the light truck tire endurance test be raised to 68 miles an hour, not 75.

She would have preferred that the ruling bodies address the habit of caddies lining up their players on the greens.