1.   So, all told, roughly three-quarters or more of recent cash buyers had a clear preference for cash.

2.   The recent well publicised survey of public opinion showed a clear preference for treatment in centres of excellence.

3.   There was a clear preference amongst the staff for this style of leadership.

4.   This passage also shows the clear preference of the courts to rely on an implied contractual obligation.

5.   Among those who encourage continued political activism, Bush has been a clear preference over McCain.

6.   But the clear preference of both sides would be to find a formula for integrating the Russians into the overall force.

7.   Cone did not rule out the possibility that he would retire, but he indicated a clear preference for pitching next year.

8.   Executives and lobbyists from all sides are pouring campaign contributions into the coffers of the major presidential contenders, though none of the candidates have stated a clear preference.

9.   Fleming said the results showed a clear preference among voters for self-determination and smaller, decentralized government.

10.   Fishing is a complex art, and when customers ask for help, he makes his preferences very clear.