Those systems historically preferred this term over a file.

New England has historically preferred more direct forms of government, such as the open town meeting or representative town meeting.

While burials have been preferred historically, recent trends show a dramatic increase in cremations due to shortages of proper burial sites and difficulties in maintaining a traditional grave.

Kola Román is historically preferred in the Colombia's Caribbean region.

This albatross historically preferred to nest on large open areas near stands of the grass, Miscanthus sinensis.

The Army has historically preferred light armoured vehicles to the heavy armour types used by other European nations, and this preference continues today.

The Air Force has historically preferred strategic bombing - attacking the enemy heartland.

Tourists have historically always preferred markets and bazaars to the other forms of shopping.

In accounting for the lackluster showing, state lottery officials say the poor economy has hurt sales of all instant games and city dwellers have historically preferred the regular lottery.

Democrats have historically preferred deficit-reduction bills that emphasized raising taxes but have recently been willing to vote for measures that curbed the growth of spending as well.