fair and square
Example Sentences
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My daughters also have powers of attorney on all of my bank accounts, and my husband has his children listed as POD on his accounts as well, so that is fair and square.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 10, 2026
Landau says he bought the Courbet fair and square last year last year from a reputable New York dealer, whose lawyer says she was legally cleared to resell the work.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026
Mr. Judge himself also expressed interest in obtaining his record-breaking ball, but he acknowledged that Mr. Youmans caught it fair and square.
From Washington Times • Oct. 6, 2022
That military service, Jones said, influenced his politics, making him more conservative, even though he is a staunch supporter of abortion rights and knows that Biden was elected fair and square.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2022
“Of course I wouldn't do such a thing. You said yourself you've been released fair and square, so it would be a waste of time to send you back.”
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
