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Mrs. Bluezette's Grammar Guide
biased/prejudiced
You're "biased" TOWARD or FOR or IN FAVOR OF something or
someone.
v
She says she's BIASED TOWARD a newscast with a mix of
positive as well as negative news.
v
His BIAS FOR young blond females in the anchor chair has left
diversity in the dust.
v
The whole newsroom is BIASED IN FAVOR OF pepperoni and
sausage.
You're "prejudiced" AGAINST something or someone.
v
The first lady renewed her campaign to urge school children not
to be PREJUDICED AGAINST Muslins and Arabs.
v
Many in TV news feel as if those in print are PREJUDICED
AGAINST them.
Mrs. B leaves you to ponder some classic Ambrose Bierce.
"Bigot: One who is obstinately and zealously attached to an
opinion that you do not entertain."
