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Six example sentences with preferably, each labelled with its topic.
Samples should be frozen quickly, preferably within an hour, because slower cooling lets ice crystals tear the cell walls.
Science
The guild took apprentices at twelve, preferably from families already in the trade, and kept them for seven years.
History
The conservator wanted north light, preferably in a room with no direct sun, before touching the cracked varnish.
Art
Serve the soup hot, preferably in bowls warmed in the oven, so it does not cool before it reaches the table.
Cooking
Book the mountain train early, preferably a week ahead, since the morning departures sell out all summer.
Travel
Run the long session on soft ground, preferably a trail, since pavement punishes the knees over two hours.
Fitness
Study preferably until you keep it
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