fair shake

Example Sentences

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Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa shared earlier this week that she hopes to give Hegseth a fair shake away from the noise of reports in the media.

From Salon • Dec. 15, 2024

For all that he and other merchants have contributed to local culture and commerce, and the city treasury, he says he wants a fair shake in return.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 24, 2024

We need a fair shake because this is the biggest fight in heavyweight history.

From BBC • May 16, 2024

Hall argued Karamo never got a fair shake: “As soon as she was elected, people were trying to get her out of her seat.”

From Slate • May 6, 2024

The contraction—usually two words combined into one, as in don’t or I’m—seldom gets a fair shake from English teachers.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner