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as in ministered (to)
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as in inclined (toward)
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preferred
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Compared to its competitors, its mild taste and light texture might be preferred for a cake that is being made to support the flavor of a rich frosting or a special filling.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026 -
Drake preferred to fake out a defender and run right by them.—
DIAMOND VENCES,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Tended (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tended%20%28to%29. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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