favoritism

Example Sentences

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Nowhere is the appearance of favoritism more glaring than in the case of Vulcan Elements, a North Carolina-based rare-earth magnet startup.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

In June, victims' relatives filed more than 50 civil lawsuits against the Espaillats, while pressure mounted on the authorities amid allegations of favoritism for the owners, whose family also owns a media conglomerate.

From Barron's • Nov. 8, 2025

This favoritism would have been difficult to imagine even a few years ago.

From Slate • Aug. 14, 2025

This is meant to ensure efficient use of funds and prevent favoritism, however, the approach often sidelines critical factors like food quality, ethical labor practices and local economic benefits.

From Salon • Dec. 18, 2024

Most southerners chose not to dwell on the favoritism they saw.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield