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preferential

[pref-uh-ren-shuhl] / ˌprɛf əˈrɛn ʃəl /
ADJECTIVE
favored
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“No company receives preferential treatment,” a Pentagon spokesperson said.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

For example, the EU will limit imports of Mexican beef, with a quota of 5,000 tonnes of the meat allowed in with a preferential tariff rate of 7.5 percent.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said in a Thursday statement, “along with preferential treatment for other American and British goods.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Meta declined to comment on the financial terms of the agreement, which would provide preferential access to Overview Energy’s future capacity.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 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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