as in preferring
to show partiality toward
I'm leaning toward sausage on our pizza tonight—we got pepperoni the last three times
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The platform is usually occupied only by a caretaker guard, with Michael Bates preferring to live on the mainland.
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Bielsa opted not to play warm-up games ahead of the World Cup, preferring instead to spend the time developing his side’s tactical shape.
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These premium earbuds combine some of the best active noise cancellation in the category with rich, detailed sound that can be customized to your liking through Sony's companion app.
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At issue today is whether or not liking social media posts is an angerable offence on a reality television program.
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This innovative approach has garnered instant success, with many guests now favoring the daytime party, solidifying OMNIA's position as a leader in Vegas entertainment.
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Meanwhile, Grok showed the strongest biases, highly favoring Catholics and Protestants while showing an aversion for Jehovah’s Witnesses, Baha’i and Hindus.
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The elevated section of the cabin also features a large rooftop terrace, ideal for enjoying the sun during the day, or sleeping under the stars at night.
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Always like seeing the boys happy and enjoying the moment — nothing can match that.
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“Leaning (toward or towards).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaning%20%28toward%20or%20towards%29. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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