preferential

Example Sentences

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There was plenty of angst that the signing of Kyle Tucker was made possible in large part because MLB long ago rewarded the Dodgers’ owners with preferential financial treatment.

From Los Angeles Times

Their advantages, getting preferential access to licences, government funding and resources like land make it difficult for private companies to compete and thrive.

From BBC

The lawsuit alleges that students in the targeted schools receive benefits that include smaller class sizes and that they also receive preferential treatment for entry into sought-after magnet programs.

From Los Angeles Times

While officials left the door open to a wider semiconductor tariff, companies that invest in U.S. chip production or invest in certain parts of the U.S. chip supply chain are likely to get preferential treatment.

From Barron's

In a bid to allay fears, the European Commission announced a crisis fund and safeguards allowing for the suspension of preferential tariffs in case of a damaging surge in imports.

From Barron's