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Whom they prefer vs Who they prefer

Both 'whom they prefer' and 'who they prefer' can be correct depending on the context. 'Whom' is the objective form of 'who' and is used when it is the object of a verb or preposition. 'Who' is the subjective form and is used when it is the subject of a sentence or clause.

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Whom they prefer

This phrase is correct when 'whom' is used as the object of the verb 'prefer'.

Use 'whom they prefer' when 'whom' is the object of the verb 'prefer'.

Examples:

Whom do they prefer to hire?
To whom do they prefer to speak?
Whom they prefer is not relevant.
The person whom they prefer is unavailable.
Whom they prefer is up to them.

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Nov 9, 2014 ... ... persons is likely affected by both the quality of care they receive and whether the caregivers are those whom they prefer to be providing care.
Jul 30, 2015 ... ... leading evangelical news magazine, recently asked 103 evangelical leaders and insiders to see whom they prefer. Ninety-four responded.
Aug 3, 2015 ... ... leading evangelical news magazine, recently asked 103 evangelical leaders and insiders to see whom they prefer. Ninety-four responded.
Jul 30, 2015 ... ... leading evangelical news magazine, recently asked 103 evangelical leaders and insiders to see whom they prefer. Ninety-four responded.

Alternatives:

Who they prefer
The person they prefer
Those they prefer
The one they prefer
The individual they prefer

Who they prefer

This phrase is correct when 'who' is used as the subject of the verb 'prefer'.

Use 'who they prefer' when 'who' is the subject of the verb 'prefer'.

Examples:

Who do they prefer to hire?
Who they prefer is not important.
The person who they prefer is unavailable.
Who they prefer is up to them.
Who they prefer to speak to is unclear.

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Feb 23, 2016 ... 'Batman Beats Superman!' Kids Hilariously Tell Henry Cavill Who They Prefer. By Tom Cox ⋅ Posted on February 23rd, 2016 at 6:26am.
"Ask a gentern who they prefer; ten out of nine will say the Joker." Batman/Repo! The Genetic Opera crossover needs to happen! 1y. Emma Honerbaum.
Ask a gentern who they prefer, 10 out of 9 will say the Pavi! The most dashing, pantie-snatching! I will leave your diapers dripping! Two hearts, mark it up!
Feb 22, 2016 ... Superman Experience“. In participation with Durrell wildlife park, Cavill interviewed a bunch of kids, and asked them who they prefer.

Alternatives:

Whom they prefer
The person they prefer
Those they prefer
The one they prefer
The individual they prefer

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