preferential
Example Sentences
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It said it has proposed as a result that South Korea be restored to the list of countries which receive preferential Japanese trading status, subject to a monthlong public comment period ending May 31.
From Seattle Times
"In granting ELA+, we are going to the limits of what is feasible for the SNB, because with this loan preferential rights in bankruptcy proceedings are the sole security."
From Reuters
Many House Republicans pined to appear on his show, while others gave him preferential treatment.
From Washington Post
Devaluing the currency could help reduce the trade deficit and boost exports, including of grains, a sector which already has a preferential exchange.
From Reuters
Both nations removed each other from their so-called white list of preferential trade partners.
From New York Times
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