preferential treatment

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David Sanchez, a composer and orchestra director, is accused of receiving preferential treatment in obtaining a public-sector job.

From Barron's • Jun. 20, 2026

One of the ideas under consideration is to give preferential treatment to those who have invested in other Musk companies.

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

“I don’t want them to think I’ll have preferential treatment or opportunity.”

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys