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fairness

[fair-nis] / ˈfɛər nɪs /


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A sex-based distinction is constitutional if it is “substantially related” to an “important” government interest, adds the Justice, and the “interests in safety and competitive fairness are important.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

In this age of fairness and reason, it’s hard to imagine a government official misusing power to keep secrets, but I’m told it happens.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

The report described it as an "efficient way to tax a wealthy group", but added that there may be some concerns over fairness.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

And in fairness, most of the audience won’t be thinking about that when they sit down to watch the season premiere.

From Salon • Jun. 21, 2026

In fairness, Alfredo Geri got a lot of mail.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day




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