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[fair-nis] / ˈfɛər nɪs /


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So it is with China’s belated attempt to bolster the financial security of, and basic social fairness toward, poorer households.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

In fairness to the county commissioners, there wasn’t much they could have done.

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026

The spokesperson said it’s understandable for reporters to ask questions about the conflicts, “but out of fairness, it should be juxtaposed by the fact that there’s been no indication of favorable treatment.”

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

"There is no fairness in football anymore, but $1,000 for Scotland v Haiti tickets - that is scandalous," he told the BBC.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

She thought often about Alice, the delicate quality to her smallness and fairness, the incredible strength of her piano playing.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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