preferential

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The crackdown has reignited the debate over a longstanding practice in Detroit, where automakers have encouraged employees to spend their paychecks on company-made vehicles—with preferential parking as a perk.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Under normal circumstances, the jointly stored crude is commercially used, but in the event of an emergency, Japanese oil companies have preferential purchasing rights.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Iran generally views these countries “as neutral or friendly, giving them the best chance of preferential access,” the J.P.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

Does the academy’s preferential voting system, in which members rank the best picture nominees, benefit either movie?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

“But Elena, you could have gotten preferential treatment,” said Mrs. Rimas.

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys