preferential
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"We want to have some subset of goods that we can trade with the Chinese on a more preferential basis," he said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
Parent company BrewDog PLC is still expected to pay its preferential creditor, HMRC, in full for £3.66m tax owed - mainly VAT and excise duty.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
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
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
What else is a preferential option for the poor in medicine?
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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