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favoritism

[fey-ver-i-tiz-uhm, feyv-ri-] / ˈfeɪ vər ɪˌtɪz əm, ˈfeɪv rɪ- /


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In May, Nestlé received anonymous complaints alleging improper favoritism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025

In June, victims' relatives filed more than 50 civil lawsuits against the Espaillats, while pressure mounted on the authorities amid allegations of favoritism for the owners, whose family also owns a media conglomerate.

From Barron's • Nov. 8, 2025

And she links that favoritism to a decline in confidence in the court.

From Slate • Jun. 20, 2025

For the last several years, the Miss USA organization has struggled with an apparent mental health crisis and allegations of favoritism.

From Salon • May 9, 2024

There will be no hint of favoritism here.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper




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