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Contrary directors, saying actor is better, show favouritism (4)

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bias

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(Other definitions for bias that I've seen before include "colour" , "Prejudice, partiality" , "A leaning or prejudice" , "Unfairly influence" , "Prejudice, one-sidedness" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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