My safari won't use google as search engine

Everytime I search something at the top of safari it uses Yahoo and I hate Yahoo.
I have changed it to google in preferences but it still won't change.
Thanks

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Safari ▹ Preferences... ▹ Extensions
Turn all extensions OFF and test. If the problem is resolved, turn extensions back ON and then disable them one or a few at a time until you find the culprit.

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