Sentence examples for received preference from inspiring English sources

Applicants from sparsely populated states like Nevada, Montana, and Wyoming, he found, received preference over students from competitive high schools in cities like New York.

White immigrants from Northern and Western Europe received preference, while Jews from Southern and Eastern Europe, along with immigrants of African descent, were restricted.

The QUALYCARE case-control study will compare the care received, preferences and other risk factors for dying at home, rather than costs or outcomes (for which place of death is seen as a potential risk factor and not an outcome).

The pictures would be arranged in alphabetical order, so no photographer would seem to receive preference.

On toll roads and bridges, and at freeway entrance points, they may also receive preference.

Mr. Mortier has spent time with groups of subscribers, and they will receive preference for next year's tickets.

But, he said, arguments that an American company should receive preference did not reflect the reality of the global market.

Negotiators emphasized that foreign-born spouses and minor children of American citizens would continue to receive preference in the allocation of visas.

Moreover, banks could demand assets for collateral against loans, or require that bank debt receive preference over bonds when it comes time to make payments.

Because siblings receive preference in admissions at many schools, including his, their parents are less likely to seek extra help before the tests, he said.

In addition, GM will receive preference shares worth $326m in Saab Spyker Automobiles and will keep about $100m from Saab's operating capital.