preferential treatment
Example Sentences
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Forums like Mumsnet and Reddit, external are full of posts complaining about siblings being shown preferential treatment regarding money.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
This battle over cheese does not pass the smell test for Busch, who argues the U.S. also gives preferential treatment to countries it establishes trade deals with—including Canada.
From Slate ● Aug. 27, 2026
Greer said those measures would have given Canada "the most preferential treatment of any trading partner," according to the Times.
From Barron's ● Aug. 23, 2026
Chinese companies and jurisdictions that meet those standards should be rewarded with preferential treatment in the U.S. market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
The preferential treatment Boobie received sometimes caused resentment among the other players.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
