preferential
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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
The crackdown has reignited the debate over a longstanding practice in Detroit, where automakers have encouraged employees to spend paychecks on their vehicles—with preferential parking as a perk.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
Perhaps the saddest was the case of a Garden Grove gas station owner who was convicted of misdemeanors for illegally giving customers preferential treatment.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
Iran generally views these countries “as neutral or friendly, giving them the best chance of preferential access,” the J.P.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026
The preferential treatment Boobie received sometimes caused resentment among the other players.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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