preferential treatment

Example Sentences

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Hosseini said Arab exporters in the Persian Gulf would get preferential treatment to cross if they pay in China’s currency.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

A BOP spokesperson said in an emailed statement that the bureau does not discuss conditions of confinement or security procedures and that employee standards of conduct prohibit staff from giving any prisoners preferential treatment.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2026

In a society designed for couples — who get preferential treatment on things like cruise vacations and income taxes — you have found your niche.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 2026

Romero is said to be more difficult to manage around the club's training centre, and it is claimed some players felt the Argentine has been afforded preferential treatment.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

He thought he saw a flicker of annoyance pass over McLaggen’s face and wondered whether McLaggen expected preferential treatment because they were both “old Sluggy’s” favorites.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling