fair and square

Example Sentences

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“We are here, we have won elections fair and square, and there’s not much they can do about it,” said Grace Mausser, co-chair of the DSA chapter in New York City.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026

"First of all, Daniil was the stronger player fair and square," the 24-year-old told BBC Sport.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

That way, you can help ensure that your assets are split fair and square.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 10, 2025

“But if anybody wants to ratify it now and stamp it assisted, we can accept it. Because we did it fair and square, no help in any way.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2023

Hobbits delighted in such things, if they were accurate: they liked to have books filled with things that they already knew, set out fair and square with no contradictions.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien