Sentence examples for given preferences over from inspiring English sources

(Veterans have long been given preferences over other applicants).

Young forwards Bertrand Traoré and Kenedy were given preference over Djilobodji.

Should "an appropriate decision" be given preference over an "officially correct" judgment?

Previously, a certified teacher was always given preference over a nonteacher when competing for a coaching job.

Projects initiated by non-governmental organizations (NGOs), public, and nonprofit organizations will be given preference over startup ventures and companies.

With any luck, we are approaching a period in which solid achievement will be given preference over superficial charm.

In South Africa, there was more flexibility, but in practice a South African was usually given preference over any foreigner.

Themba Maseko, the chief government spokesman, said that the welfare of the perpetrators had been given preference over that of the victims.

If bondholders' worst fears are realized, and local Parmalat debtholders are given preference over foreign investors without reason, some say they will desert the market.

Highly designed "literary" work is given preference over science fiction, with some comics designated "worthy" while others are trashed as disposable pop.

Under the lottery system, students who will be in their 3L year during their semesters abroad are given preference over students who will be in their 2L year.