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I prefer a simple vanilla ice cream to fancy desserts. (Begin: I would rather...)
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I would rather have a simple vanilla ice cream to fancy desserts.
I would rather have a simple vanilla ice cream than fancy desserts.
I would rather prefer a simple vanilla ice cream than fancy desserts.
I would rather have a vanilla ice cream than a fancy dessert.
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I would rather have a simple vanilla ice cream than fancy desserts.
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