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fairness

[fair-nis] / ˈfɛər nɪs /


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“Drivers want to stand up for themselves and for basic fairness, and we can’t when there is no fair appeals process,” said Jason Munderloh, the chairman of the organization’s Bay Area chapter.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

“They rest on considerations that go to the substance of an accused’s position before the law. The public conscience must be satisfied that fairness dominates the administration of justice.”

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

"We've stayed in the hunt and, in fairness to the players, they did dig it out in the end, so it was good."

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

In fairness to Caine, his position is genuinely constrained.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

In a spirit of fairness, she did the same to his brother.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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