play fair
Example Sentences
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In America, there’s a sense that too much success in business is a bad thing, and that everyone needs to play fair.
From Barron's ● May 2, 2026
They tend not to play fair, and “Good Girl’s Guide” is no exception.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2024
“Things like that just don’t play fair in our mind.”
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 4, 2023
The Justice Department serves them all, and its credibility rests on being perceived to play fair.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 13, 2023
They shook hands and promised to play fair.
From "The Missing Mitt (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #2)" by Franklin W. Dixon
