not fair

Example Sentences

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It is not fair, the court held, to force a defendant to accept the assistance of counsel that they do not want.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

But it’s also not fair that pros don’t have to find their own lost balls.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Stuart Murphy, the chief executive of the Scottish Football Fans Association, described the situation as a "debacle" and says it is not fair on the majority of match-going fans.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

“It’s not fair that we are facing homelessness.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

“If it’s really dirty we can’t ask Ginny to clean it. You know that, right? It’s not fair to her. And Bess will have a fit if she sees it.”

From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart