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

But much of what voters will be weighing when they head to the polls is which candidate they believe will give them and their loved ones a fair shake.

From Slate • Nov. 3, 2024

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

From BBC • May 16, 2024

He has fought for a half-century for “Let It Be” to get a second look and, in his mind, a fair shake.

From New York Times • Apr. 16, 2024

A nation that believes that everyone should have a fair shake finds itself with a kind of inherited meritocracy.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times