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Weegy: Biased essay is having or showing bias or prejudice, implies an unfavorable opinion. Example: They gave us a biased report on immigration trends. Click on the "Good" button, thank you.
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Bias is an inclination of temperament or outlook to present or hold a partial perspective, often accompanied by a refusal to even consider the possible merits of alternative points of view.

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