preferential
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For example, the EU will limit imports of Mexican beef, with a quota of 5,000 tonnes of the meat allowed in with a preferential tariff rate of 7.5 percent.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
Australia has a preferential voting system where voters rank candidates from their most to least preferred.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
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
Meta declined to comment on the financial terms of the agreement, which would provide preferential access to Overview Energy’s future capacity.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026
What else is a preferential option for the poor in medicine?
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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