preferential treatment
Example Sentences
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Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said in a Thursday statement, “along with preferential treatment for other American and British goods.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
Perhaps the saddest was the case of a Garden Grove gas station owner who was convicted of misdemeanors for illegally giving customers preferential treatment.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
A BOP spokesperson said in an emailed statement that the bureau does not discuss conditions of confinement or security procedures and that employee standards of conduct prohibit staff from giving any prisoners preferential treatment.
From Salon • Feb. 19, 2026
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 • Feb. 12, 2026
Often they would lay aside the tastiest morsels for the warders in exchange for favors or preferential treatment.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
