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unfair

[uhn-fair] / ʌnˈfɛər /


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“She intentionally didn’t use the framing ‘men in women’s sports’ and rerouted the argument into, ‘Here’s something actually harmful and unfair that my opponent is doing,’” Shipston said of Bohannan’s ad.

From Salon ● Oct. 29, 2026

They alleged a litany of irregularities in the trial, including an "oppressive" cross-examination and unfair decisions on the admission of evidence.

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

Still, as unfair ads go, the one starring Ms. Acton’s mom scores high.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

The frankly unfair implication is that she should have more and, perhaps, has some explaining to do.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026

Only in retrospect would he realize how unfair it was to Mary to put her in the middle of a dispute between her parents.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin


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