preferential

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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

Proposition 209 forbids discrimination against or preferential treatment for anyone “on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin” in “public employment, public education, or public contracting.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

The fund makes some 150 billion euros available in the form of preferential loans to finance joint projects in defence, the purchase of weapons or ammunition, and the development of critical infrastructure.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 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

War preparations were already tightening the supplies of both commodities, but Loomis pulled strings, even yanked them, to get Lawrence what he needed at a preferential price.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik