Sentence examples for gave preferential from inspiring English sources

They are also investigating whether his money management firm, Harbinger Capital Partners, gave preferential treatment to certain clients.

[C4] Interstate Wine Restrictions Overruled by High Court The Supreme Court overturned state liquor laws in New York and Michigan that gave preferential treatment to in-state wineries.

But other state officials say Mr. Wiesenfeld often gave preferential treatment to the Two Josephs, who frequently accompanied him on his appointed rounds.

The demand is part of a broadening inquiry into whether New York's Medicaid inspector general gave preferential treatment in its audits to organizations with political influence.

Among those who supported the prosecution's assertion that Mr. James gave preferential treatment to Ms. Riley was the mayor's former secretary, Rose Marie Posella, who said that Ms. Riley had uncommon access to the mayor.

Gen. Phillip R. Anderson, who commanded the corps' Mississippi Valley Division, gave "preferential treatment" to representatives of the barge industry, letting them contribute to feasibility studies even though they stood to gain from the results.

"They aren't given preferential treatment," he said.

Within each band, minority candidates are given preferential treatment.

Current ethics guidelines prohibit Canadian ministers from giving preferential treatment to family members.

He denied accusations that Mr. Hutomo had been given preferential treatment.

But experience in Italy shows that local companies and banks are often given preferential treatment.