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inequitable

[in-ek-wi-tuh-buhl] / ɪnˈɛk wɪ tə bəl /


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"With the dangerous injunction poised to take effect for the first time on August 21, its stop-work mandate is even more flagrantly inequitable, if not impossible," he wrote.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

I have considered setting a fixed total principal contribution for each grandson, but that would inevitably be inequitable due to differences in investment returns.

From MarketWatch May 28, 2026

As scholars like Amanda Frost, Kate Masur and Martha Jones demonstrate, abolitionists and free Black activists used the concept of citizenship by birthright to make claims of freedom and otherwise challenge inequitable and terrifying circumstances.

From Slate Mar. 18, 2026

“It risks becoming inequitable and inefficient,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 4, 2026

He had been pleased with the account given of the convalescent Toby, and had consented to receive him on stated terms, having reference to the inequitable distribution of cake in his own favour.

From When Ghost Meets Ghost by William Frend De Morgan




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