preferential
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“But he told them, the preferential option for the poor is not optional, it’s obligatory.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2026
He expressed concern that the private member's bill gives "preferential treatment to one sector over others".
From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026
That’s a red flag, if he has two children with whom he has a good relationship, and if no previous will had indicated preferential treatment.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2026
Documentary branch voters, using a preferential voting system, annually produce a shortlist of 15 movies, announced in mid-December.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026
In a just world, I’d be slurping my Dr Pepper by now and instead I’m sitting here parched and deprived because Mr. HellomynameisAdam is giving preferential treatment to his friends.
From "The Misfits" by James Howe
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