in preference to
1 of 1preposition/ɪn ˈprɛfərəns tu/
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in one's favor compared to other options
- He selected the red shirt in preference to the blue one.
- She opted for tea in preference to coffee.
- They chose to travel by train in preference to driving.
- The company decided to promote from within in preference to hiring externally.
- She enrolled in the evening class in preference to the morning one.