fair shake

Example Sentences

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So I tried to give it a fair shake.

From Salon • Feb. 24, 2025

For all that he and other merchants have contributed to local culture and commerce, and the city treasury, he says he wants a fair shake in return.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 24, 2024

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

From BBC • May 16, 2024

When asked if she could give Trump a fair shake and “start off at zero,” she cut off Todd Blanche to say, “I don’t think it’s difficult.”

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2024

Already I was determined, I guess, to give Africa a fair shake.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver