fair shake
Example Sentences
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Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa shared earlier this week that she hopes to give Hegseth a fair shake away from the noise of reports in the media.
From Salon • Dec. 15, 2024
We need a fair shake because this is the biggest fight in heavyweight history.
From BBC • May 16, 2024
“You want your client to have a fair shake here, just as DA does. I will do my levelheaded best to make sure that happens.”
From Slate • Apr. 18, 2024
He has fought for a half-century for “Let It Be” to get a second look and, in his mind, a fair shake.
From New York Times • Apr. 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
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