fair shake

Example Sentences

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Most voters agreed that slavery still affects today’s Black residents, and more than half said California is either not doing enough, or just enough, to ensure a fair shake at success.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 13, 2025

But much of what voters will be weighing when they head to the polls is which candidate they believe will give them and their loved ones a fair shake.

From Slate • Nov. 3, 2024

Using the same lawyer means that neither party is getting a fair shake.

From Salon • Aug. 31, 2024

We need a fair shake because this is the biggest fight in heavyweight history.

From BBC • May 16, 2024

It's my neighborhood, and I've been here long enough to know that guys like Tariq Johnson don't always get a fair shake.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon