Gad Saad

There is nothing morally objectionable in stating that a country has the inalienable right to decide on the exact number of immigrants and the exact type of immigrants that it wishes to let into its borders. As part of that calculus, it is perfectly rational to exhibit preferential treatment to immigrants who share one's cultural values.

Canadian Scientist

Martha Beck

The pretty girls get all the good stuff. Oh, God. So not true. I unlearned this after years of coaching beautiful clients. Yes, these lovelies get preferential treatment in most life scenarios, but there's a catch: While everyone's looking at them, virtually no one sees them.

American Author

James B. Stewart

The biggest revenue target is the preferential rate for long-term capital gains, which raises a perennial question: Why should capital income be taxed at a much lower rate than ordinary income? Capital assets are owned overwhelmingly by the rich.

American Journalist

Katie Melua

When I'm working, I'll often be upgraded to a suite though I don't ask for preferential treatment. I'll be there with a tour manager, my band and various promotions people and the hotel will offer to upgrade one of us; luckily, it's usually me.

Georgian Musician

Margrethe Vestager

I do not have an issue with specific countries or companies; what I'm interested in are schemes which allow for preferential treatment, for selectivity... If this has to change, it's countries that will have to change this.

Danish Politician

Mark Meadows

Should the U.S. grant preferential treatment on trade to an egregious human rights violator that allows human traffickers to operate unencumbered within its borders? The obvious answer would seem to be 'No.

American Politician

Jenna Wortham

Obama routinely pushed policy that pleased the tech-savvy, including his successful effort to keep broadband suppliers from giving preferential treatment to bigger web companies over individuals.

Michael J. Knowles

Legacies, athletes, and favored racial minorities all receive preferential treatment from admissions committees to the exclusion of academically better-qualified students.

Keir Starmer

Leaving the E.U. without a preferential trade arrangement in place would make the U.K. significantly poorer.

British Politician

Ben Shapiro

President Obama has regularly granted special access to reporters who give him preferential coverage.

Be aware that 'preferential' can imply unfair advantages or bias.

Connotations of Unfairness

'Preferential' can be neutral, but often has a negative slant in informal contexts.

Neutral Vs. Negative

Preferential treatment can be subtle and not easily noticed.

Not Always Overt

Using 'preferential' might suggest the presence of resentment among others.

Potential for Resentment

Sometimes 'preferential' highlights efforts to correct social inequalities.

Positive Intent

Remember, in trade 'preferential' often suggests mutual benefits, not just one-sided.

Trade Context

'Preferential' in trade can affect international relationships and diplomacy.

International Relations

In trade agreements, 'preferential' terms must adhere to international laws and norms.

Legal Implications

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