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unfair

[uhn-fair] / ʌnˈfɛər /


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It would be unfair to tag Barcola as the direct replacement for Mohamed Salah but with PSG valuing him at £145m, it would be a statement signing.

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

He contends the retreat centered on vulnerability and trust, so it was unfair for Netflix to hold his unfiltered behavior against him.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

Some parents who step in say it’s a challenging job market for young people, and that they would only intervene in extreme circumstances—social anxiety, a toxic boss, unfair treatment.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

Delicious Orie, England's superheavyweight champion from the 2022 Commonwealth Games, was another who believed the result was unfair.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

“Natalie,” Twig breathed, and I realized then how unfair I’d been.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller




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