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fairness

[fair-nis] / ˈfɛər nɪs /


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Ultimately, it is about fairness and flexibility, Palmer says.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 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

In fairness, Burry is no one-trick pony—his stock picks often have been brilliant.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

No, she could hardly have done that, in fairness to Judith.

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare




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