Sentence examples for preferred to while from inspiring English sources

As the verdict was read out, sentencing Hosni Mubarak to life in prison, an earthquake shook the ground not too far from the Sinai resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, where the former president preferred to while away his days during his last decade in power.

Originally a Daoist, Shao refused all offers of government office, preferring to while away the hours in a humble hermitage outside Luoyang, conversing with friends and engaging in mystical speculation.

Asked about the secrets of ultrarunning, Mr. Ritchie admitted he never stopped at the portable toilets but preferred to urinate while running.

On the one hand, the anions preferred to be repelled while the cations were attracted to the NF membrane.

His reluctant but dutiful successor, George VI, the present monarch's father, preferred to stay quiet while things calmed down.

Born the same year as Vincent Van Gogh, the Swiss-born painter preferred to journey aesthetically while physically staying planted.

Some patients preferred to have information while others did not.

Of those readers, 60 percent preferred print, while 16 percent preferred to get their college news online.

I preferred to be dormant for a while.

"Have there ever been any high-profile outfield players who preferred to wear a cap while playing?

He preferred to break into homes while people were present, said Robert Farr, the chairman of the Board of Pardons and Paroles.