They, as we, would prefer a peaceful solution to this, as we have said.

"I would prefer a solution that improves the situation now."

She too preferred a "solution that guarantees freedom of decision, rather than imposing another obligation, even if in the opposite direction."

He would prefer a negotiated solution that stops the killing.

We certainly continue to strongly prefer a peaceful and political solution.

"We prefer a practical solution to these issues, and hope to avoid the need to escalate the issue further."

But instead of focusing on serious matters, we prefer a simple, or rather a highly simplistic and ineffectual solution.

The Commission prefers a solution that limits the administrative burden, and therefore the cost, for market makers.

Both the Danish bishops and much of the people seem to have preferred a peaceful solution.

While both sides have said they would prefer a negotiated solution, progress has been slow.