favoritism

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The churn is especially pronounced in small firms, where favoritism is hard to hide and easy to resent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 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

It’s revealed that his cynical nature stemmed from his days as an idealistic young pediatric surgeon whose patient was lost when an organ transplant intended for the child instead was given to another through favoritism.

From Salon • Sep. 26, 2025

And she links that favoritism to a decline in confidence in the court.

From Slate • Jun. 20, 2025

It isn’t a matter of favoritism, but just that he lives in the present and is focused on his current students.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove