fair and square
Example Sentences
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"First of all, Daniil was the stronger player fair and square," the 24-year-old told BBC Sport.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
My daughters also have powers of attorney on all of my bank accounts, and my husband has his children listed as POD on his accounts as well, so that is fair and square.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 10, 2026
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
“But if anybody wants to ratify it now and stamp it assisted, we can accept it. Because we did it fair and square, no help in any way.”
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2023
“Of course I wouldn't do such a thing. You said yourself you've been released fair and square, so it would be a waste of time to send you back.”
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
