as in justice
the practice of giving to others what is their due
it's going to be tough to get a fair shake the way this country's legal system is set up
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Recent Examples of fair shake
This mountain town is outdoorsy yet luxe, and its location near the middle of the country means that everyone on your bicoastal guest list gets a fair shake.
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Sara Clemence, WSJ, 26 Aug. 2022
The Colts situation is yet more proof for Flores in his lawsuit against the NFL that a Good Old Boy network exists to prevent minority candidates like Flores from getting a fair shake.
—Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Nov. 2022
Kobo readers a fair shake, and neither ecosystem is as good on those fronts.
—Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 10 Oct. 2022
To that end, the marketing and awards team will have to beg industry voters to watch the film all season long, and there’s a good chance some of them might not give it a fair shake.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 1 Oct. 2022
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Sara Clemence, WSJ, 26 Aug. 2022
The Colts situation is yet more proof for Flores in his lawsuit against the NFL that a Good Old Boy network exists to prevent minority candidates like Flores from getting a fair shake.
—Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Nov. 2022
Kobo readers a fair shake, and neither ecosystem is as good on those fronts.
—Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 10 Oct. 2022
To that end, the marketing and awards team will have to beg industry voters to watch the film all season long, and there’s a good chance some of them might not give it a fair shake.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 1 Oct. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fair shake
Noun
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Now, decades later, the officer's cold-blooded execution is spurring new calls for justice.—
Eric Shawn,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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SisterSong—an organization leading the charge for reproductive justice for women of color—joined forces with GBEF, which focuses on building economic power across the Black diaspora.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
3 May 2025
Noun
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With its conservative bent, Fox News thrives with its opinion hosts, but it also is distinguished from rivals on the right with its news operation.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
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This ruling affirms core constitutional freedoms all Americans hold dear, including free speech, due process, and the right to select counsel without the fear of retribution.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
3 May 2025
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“Fair shake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fair%20shake. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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