fair shake
Example Sentences
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The presale ticket lottery for those residing in ZIP Codes around LA28 venues also meant we would have a fair shake at getting into the Games, right?
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
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
We need a fair shake because this is the biggest fight in heavyweight history.
From BBC • May 16, 2024
When asked if she could give Trump a fair shake and “start off at zero,” she cut off Todd Blanche to say, “I don’t think it’s difficult.”
From Slate • Apr. 16, 2024
It's my neighborhood, and I've been here long enough to know that guys like Tariq Johnson don't always get a fair shake.
From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon
