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preferential

[pref-uh-ren-shuhl] / ˌprɛf əˈrɛn ʃəl /
ADJECTIVE
favored
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“No company receives preferential treatment,” a Pentagon spokesperson said.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

Council chiefs said licences are needed ensure that parks remain safe and are not intended to provide preferential treatment to one type of business.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

"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

It wasn’t long before Jim decided that he wanted to make Farmer’s preferential option for the poor his own life’s work.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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