expressed preference

collocation in English

meaningsofexpressandpreference

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express
adjective[before noun]
uk
/ɪkˈspres/us
/ɪkˈspres/
moving or being ...
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preference
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈpref.ər.əns/us
/ˈpref.ər.əns/
the fact that you like something or someone more than another thing ...
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(Definition ofexpressandpreferencefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofexpressed preference

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Clause 11 already puts clear duties on authorities to comply, as far as is reasonably practicable, with the applicant'sexpressedpreferencefor communication.
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Clause 11 already requires authorities to comply, as far as reasonably practicable, with the applicant'sexpressedpreferencefor communication.
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Further debate on this subject is required bearing in mind the public'sexpressedpreferencefor clearly waymarked paths and access nearer to where people live.
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Parents were also given the right of appeal in case theirexpressedpreferencewas not met.
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Those individuals with thisexpressedpreferencemay feel strong feelings of attraction, love, and commitment to certain items or structures of their fixation.
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We found no example of a united local delegation promoting a bill that conflicted with the expressed preferences of local political leaders.
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As political knowledge increases, voters seem to behave in a manner that is more consistent with their expressed preferences for divided government.
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Both also rejected the approach of substitute judgement in deciding in the best interests, though known expressed preferences clearly will be taken into account.
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They alsoexpressedpreferencein going on tour and releasing an album than having a throw-away hit on the charts.
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Heexpressedpreferencefor the reasonable suspicion test over the real likelihood test.
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Politicians took action in anticipation of broad support after passage, based on a sophisticated understanding of underlying interests, not a survey of current expressed preferences.
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Many in the communityexpressedpreferencethat the pool be returned to its historic use as an active recreational facility, with some space dedicated to cultural events.
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Expressed preferences in choices faced with this situation reveal that people do not treat these risks the same.
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