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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