Their surplus votes are distributed to other candidates on the basis of other preferences with low - scoring candidates being progressively eliminated. (news.bbc.co.uk)
The officials said the city also spent considerable time consulting with local residents and organizations that may have other preferences for the land, such as community gardens. (nytimes.com)
And if we can acknowledge that profound prejudice, perhaps we can begin to allow others their preferences as well. (religion-online.org)