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One-sided favouritism, as in bowls (4)

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I believe the answer is:

bias

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'one-sided favouritism' is the definition.
'bias' can be an answer for 'favouritism' (I've seen this before). I'm unsure of the 'one-sided' bit.

'as in bowls' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite see how this works, but
'as' is present in the answer.
The remaining letters 'bi' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't understand.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

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(Other definitions for bias that I've seen before include "Inclination of prejudice" , "An influence against, prejudice" , "Prejudice, one-sidedness" , "(Bowls) irregular shape" , "A leaning or prejudice" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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