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preferential

[pref-uh-ren-shuhl] / ˌprɛf əˈrɛn ʃəl /
ADJECTIVE
favored
Synonyms


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"The United States will allow preferential duty access for whiskey produced in the United Kingdom," Greer said in a statement.

From Barron's • 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

There’s a potential at the margins for past balances to knock a person from a preferential rate, he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

There was a desire to set a precedent and avoid perceptions that Fernandez, one of the squad's senior figures, had received preferential treatment.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

He thought he saw a flicker of annoyance pass over McLaggen’s face and wondered whether McLaggen expected preferential treatment because they were both “old Sluggy’s” favorites.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling




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