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Meanings of prefer not in English

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Usage of prefer not in English
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I would prefer not to be in this situation at all, obviously.
The Guardian
2
She added: Yes I would prefer not to live in America now.
BBC
3
We prefer not to precook vegetables, which often adds an unnecessary step.
The cook's illustrated how-to-cook library
4
They were also asked if they would prefer not to prescribe antibiotics.
Pubmed
5
Some people let it all hang out but I prefer not to.
The Guardian
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I would prefer not to be very specific about numbers, My Lord.
Ashes Of Victory
7
A drink, a dinner, and other things I'd prefer not to mention.
Mildred Pierce
8
Something about him made people prefer not to get in his way.
The Glory of the Conquered: The Story of a Great Love
9
If you prefer not to have the chocolate thick, omit the cornstarch.
Chocolate and Cocoa Recipes and Home Made Candy Recipes
10
But I prefer not to call myself religious because it is misleading.
The god delusion
11
As to the motivation behind this event, we prefer not to speculate.
Wired
12
But I would prefer not to lose any more ships or personnel.
Beyond The Frontier: Invincible
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These party heavyweights would prefer not to nominate Sanders, a not-so-secret socialist.
The Guardian
14
Phinuit seems to prefer not to notice what the hand is doing.
Mrs. Piper & the Society for Psychical Research
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She would prefer not to be reminded of that gown-somany ruffles.
Soulless
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I shall tell him that I prefer not being dependent on anyone.
Beulah
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Australia
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Ireland
Common
United States of America
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