preferential treatment
Example Sentences
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Forums like Mumsnet and Reddit, external are full of posts complaining about siblings being shown preferential treatment regarding money.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
This battle over cheese does not pass the smell test for Busch, who argues the U.S. also gives preferential treatment to countries it establishes trade deals with—including Canada.
From Slate ● Aug. 27, 2026
Some physicians expressed concerns about the need to protect patient trust, avoid coercion and prevent preferential treatment for wealthy donors.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
PriceRunner alleged Google was giving preferential treatment to its own price-comparison service in its search results.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 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
