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fairness

[fair-nis] / ˈfɛər nɪs /


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Price said he never intended to do anything wrong and questioned the fairness of a prosecution over what he said was essentially a paperwork error.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

His lawyer has said he will challenge "the lawfulness and fairness of the decision".

From Barron's Jul. 27, 2026

Specifically, the study evaluated the consistency and fairness of the recommendations tied to household financial planning, emergency savings, retirement withdrawal rates and investment portfolio allocation.

From MarketWatch Jul. 24, 2026

"I do believe we need a greater sense of fairness."

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

No, she could hardly have done that, in fairness to Judith.

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare




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