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fairness

[fair-nis] / ˈfɛər nɪs /


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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

Collectively, they are attacks on basic principles and norms of democracy, civility, decency, equality, fairness, and dignity that American civic life nominally rests on.

From Salon • May 26, 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

He becomes an icon, representing the fairness and strength of purpose that most citizens feel are America’s best characteristics.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly




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