preferential treatment

Example Sentences

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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

SpaceX is considering preferential treatment for investors in other Musk companies and unusual lockup times for early shareholders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Data centres already receive preferential treatment in planning as they have been designated critical national infrastructure, meaning they can not be blocked by local objections.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 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

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