preferential treatment
Example Sentences
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Nunes dismissed concerns that TAE would seek preferential treatment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 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
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
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
