11.   That was before the Internet became the preferred medium for spreading stock tips and before day traders were such a potent force.

12.   This makes it the preferred medium of dissident groups in countries around the world, and it also makes it feel just like home to American net surfers.

13.   While television is the preferred medium, the company may use the roving billboard elsewhere, she said.

14.   DVDs are gaining fast in popularity and rapidly becoming the preferred media for movie sales.

15.   In retrospect, even the earlier modernist revolt in art in the West did not really displace the preferred artistic mediums.

16.   Newspapers were the preferred medium for monks following the World Cup, followed by television, the poll said.