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The phrase 'the preference for' is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to indicate that someone favors one thing over another. For example: "The preference for tropical fruits over citrus fruits was evident in the market."
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the preference for
noun
The selection of one thing or person over others.
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Governments reinforced the preference for local stuff.
Why the preference for Hastert over Gingrich?
Moreover, the preference for English was widespread.
The preference for spy-to-spy contact seems obvious enough.
The preference for liberty is a fundamental American principle.
Hence, the preference for rare steaks or tartare preparations".
If anything, the preference for cheer over challenge on the big screen seems to be growing.
The preference for males among some immigrant Asians may fade with assimilation, experts said.
The preference for red-barn and weeping-clown paintings has been naturally selected.
(It imagines using neuroscience to eliminate "lookism," or the preference for beautiful faces).
The capacity to harbor preferences as to the future, including the preference for continuing to live.
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