Ancient Chinese literati showed special preference to wine, including Song Dynasty woman poet li Qingzhao.

中国古代文人对酒情有独钟，宋代女词人李清照与酒也有很密切的关系。

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Between the ages of 7 months and 2 years, babies will show special preference for a small number of familiar caregivers.

孩子长到7个月——2岁的时候会表现出一种对熟悉之人的特别喜爱。

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European residents show special preference to plants. Taking care of flowers is a fun for their life. From royalties to common people, they all have their own gardens.

欧洲居民对花草种植情有独钟，他们把侍弄花草当作是人生的乐趣，从皇室贵族到平民百姓，都有着属于自己的一片后花园。

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The policy allows troops with 12-month orders in Iraq to have 15 days of home leave, with special preference for those with pregnant wives and newborn children.

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Applicants with backgrounds in law enforcement and the military are given special preference, but the positions are open to anyone with a college degree or three years of professional experience who proves up to the job, Minerly said.

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These are a special type of share that pay a regular flat dividend in perpetuity, and which receive their payment in preference to the dividends paid out on ordinary shares.

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