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
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
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
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
