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preferential treatment





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"The US felt that there is need for there to be a preferential treatment in the use of critical minerals. And the framework was to reflect that," he added.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

Some physicians expressed concerns about the need to protect patient trust, avoid coercion and prevent preferential treatment for wealthy donors.

From MarketWatch Jul. 2, 2026

The former vice president of Costa Rica is calling for a selection process free from any preferential treatment for women.

From Barron's Jun. 9, 2026

Council chiefs said licences are needed ensure that parks remain safe and are not intended to provide preferential treatment to one type of business.

From BBC May 6, 2026

He could tell that Malfoy had expected to be treated like Harry or Zabini; perhaps even hoped for some preferential treatment of the type he had learned to expect from Snape.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling




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