favoritism
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They insist, though, there’s no conflict of interest and no one in the department has even considered favoritism.
From Salon ● Jul. 26, 2026
"When favoritism and cronyism take precedence over competence in selecting a commander, the result is as predictable as fire burning paper," he said.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
There are regulatory rules that mandate investment banks not show favoritism to clients, but there is also a lot of leeway.
From MarketWatch ● May 18, 2026
There were always intracaucus grumblings about her favoritism to him, and how he didn’t deserve any of it.
From Slate ● Apr. 18, 2026
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
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