adverb
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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"And you need to get a can of beans." "Black or red?" "Whichever they have. Preferably black."
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Come early in the week -- on Monday preferably .
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We're looking for well-qualified young people, preferably with good computer skills.
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You should see a doctor, preferably a specialist.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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A good root would preferably comprise a conveyance on sale, or if not, a legal mortgage.
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A strong academic background, preferably an advanced degree in a relevant discipline.
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Bicycles should have a reliable padlock and carry some form of identification, preferably a police stamp.
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Carnivores are by definition predators and usually like to eat moving, preferably live, foods.
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Its moment about the centre of the rectangle increases and it needs balancing by one, but preferably two, additional drawings.
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Proper training beforehand, preferably by a qualified physiotherapist, is essential to ensure good, safe practice.
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We find these look very good in tanks with a white or coral substrate - preferably stocked with black or silver Mollies.