special treatment

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noun

Favoritism or preferential handling shown to a particular person or group, often involving benefits, privileges, or attention beyond what is standard.

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This company gets special treatment the other way because the big man doesn’t like them.

From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2026

The referee's story tells us that no-one is going to receive special treatment from this administration.

From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026