I simply assumed you would much prefer that charming nickname to your own.

"But we would strongly prefer that the administration support our desire for a provisional government of Iraq," he added.

At least I prefer that description to the alternative of calling my father a liar.

We want to minimize alarm-panic, if you prefer that word.

"But it's the wrong Venus - unless you prefer that title for yourself."

If you prefer that alternative, turn your names in this evening to the Purser.

After great reflection, Stern had decided he preferred that accord.

It was almost as if he preferred that possibility.

I prefer that text to the three largest groups' compromise.

How much did she prefer that culture over this?