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favoritism

[fey-ver-i-tiz-uhm, feyv-ri-] / ˈfeɪ vər ɪˌtɪz əm, ˈfeɪv rɪ- /


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Favoritism, cronyism, and corruption would follow as day follows night.”

From Washington Post • Oct. 11, 2015

Clearly the Times is not going to investigate the National Favoritism League.

From New York Times • Jan. 10, 2015

Q. Adult Parental Favoritism: My mother has always favored my sibling.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2013

Q. Re: Birthday Party Favoritism: How will the birthday girl feel when/if she finds out that her own father didn't trust her to win, and rigged the game?

From Slate • Jan. 15, 2013

Favoritism for the rich or the poor was not one of Miss Ashton’s faults.

From Miss Ashton's New Pupil A School Girl's Story by Robbins, Mrs. S. S.




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