favoritism
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There were always intracaucus grumblings about her favoritism to him, and how he didn’t deserve any of it.
From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026
In May, Nestlé received anonymous complaints alleging improper favoritism.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025
In June, victims' relatives filed more than 50 civil lawsuits against the Espaillats, while pressure mounted on the authorities amid allegations of favoritism for the owners, whose family also owns a media conglomerate.
From Barron's • Nov. 8, 2025
For the last several years, the Miss USA organization has struggled with an apparent mental health crisis and allegations of favoritism.
From Salon • May 9, 2024
Most southerners chose not to dwell on the favoritism they saw.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
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