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preferential

[pref-uh-ren-shuhl] / ˌprɛf əˈrɛn ʃəl /
ADJECTIVE
favored
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Davis was also instrumental in doubling the Oscars’ best picture category from five nominees to 10 in 2009, establishing the preferential ballot system that determines the academy’s top prize.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

Forums like Mumsnet and Reddit, external are full of posts complaining about siblings being shown preferential treatment regarding money.

From BBC Aug. 30, 2026

A Binance spokesman said the company supports more than 15 stablecoins from as many companies and “does not provide preferential treatment to World Liberty Financial or its products.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 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

War preparations were already tightening the supplies of both commodities, but Loomis pulled strings, even yanked them, to get Lawrence what he needed at a preferential price.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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