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preferential

[pref-uh-ren-shuhl] / ˌprɛf əˈrɛn ʃəl /
ADJECTIVE
favored
Synonyms


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In a society designed for couples — who get preferential treatment on things like cruise vacations and income taxes — you have found your niche.

From MarketWatch

Romero is said to be more difficult to manage around the club's training centre, and it is claimed some players felt the Argentine has been afforded preferential treatment.

From BBC

In exchange, Bangladesh has agreed to provide "significant preferential market access" to a host of American agricultural and industrial goods.

From BBC

But the news of Tesla’s windfall outraged some in the trucking industry, who allege the state provided the world’s wealthiest automaker with preferential treatment for a vehicle that is not ready.

From Los Angeles Times

It also details transfer procedures, including consent obligations and preferential purchase rights.

From The Wall Street Journal