fairness
Example Sentences
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She said years of reports about leaked papers have shaken her confidence in the fairness of the testing system.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
In fairness to the county commissioners, there wasn’t much they could have done.
From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026
The spokesperson said it’s understandable for reporters to ask questions about the conflicts, “but out of fairness, it should be juxtaposed by the fact that there’s been no indication of favorable treatment.”
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
"There is no fairness in football anymore, but $1,000 for Scotland v Haiti tickets - that is scandalous," he told the BBC.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
“Not fair. And yet it was her time. There is no fairness in Death. If you free me, I will do my duty. But of course these shades will try to stop you.”
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
Vocabulary lists containing fairness
Journalism
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The Suffix -ness, Part 2
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