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preferential

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


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The fund makes some 150 billion euros available in the form of preferential loans to finance joint projects in defence, the purchase of weapons or ammunition, and the development of critical infrastructure.

From Barron's

Further, Mr. Descano appears willing to push for these preferential arrangements over the objections of judges.

From The Wall Street Journal

Does the academy’s preferential voting system, in which members rank the best picture nominees, benefit either movie?

From Los Angeles Times

Data centres already receive preferential treatment in planning as they have been designated critical national infrastructure, meaning they can not be blocked by local objections.

From BBC

The EU agreed to drop tariffs on all U.S. industrial imports and extend “preferential treatment” to an array of agricultural products.

From Barron's