preferential treatment

Example Sentences

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David Sanchez, a composer and orchestra director, is accused of receiving preferential treatment in obtaining a public-sector job.

From Barron's • Jun. 20, 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

One of the ideas under consideration is to give preferential treatment to those who have invested in other Musk companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

“Just as he does not deserve preferential treatment, Mr. LaBeouf also does not deserve to be treated more harshly by the police and courts just because he is a public figure.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 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