favoritism

Example Sentences

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"It's also a major test for Judge Cannon—who previously showed unfounded favoritism to him," he wrote.

From Salon

In Paris, Olympic officials are under scrutiny for suspected favoritism in how contracts were awarded rather than the kind of bribery that tainted Rio de Janeiro in 2016 and Tokyo held in 2021.

From Washington Times

The prospect of probation for a felony gun possession charge is raising more charges of favoritism and a double standard of justice in the case of the president’s 53-year-old son.

From Washington Times

Mr. Garland did not dismiss Mr. Weiss, a Republican, to ensure the appearance of impartiality — a strategy aimed at protecting the department, and to some degree himself, from accusations of political favoritism.

From New York Times

“These modest political contributions made more than two years ago cannot reasonably create an impression of bias or favoritism in the case before the judge,” the panel wrote.

From Seattle Times