fair and square
Example Sentences
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Landau says he bought the Courbet fair and square last year last year from a reputable New York dealer, whose lawyer says she was legally cleared to resell the work.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026
That way, you can help ensure that your assets are split fair and square.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 10, 2025
Mr. Judge himself also expressed interest in obtaining his record-breaking ball, but he acknowledged that Mr. Youmans caught it fair and square.
From Washington Times • Oct. 6, 2022
That military service, Jones said, influenced his politics, making him more conservative, even though he is a staunch supporter of abortion rights and knows that Biden was elected fair and square.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2022
“I won it fair and square from the Elkton boys up the street. I got a pair of boots out of it as well. You never seen a couple of stupider boys.”
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
