fair chance

noun

: the same chance everyone else gets
All she wants is a fair chance.

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Even those who do not prevail in court need to trust that they were given a fair chance. — Nathaniel Percy, Daily News, 5 May 2026 On the plus side, there is a fair chance Trump won’t be booed by the crowd, although all bets are off on his falling asleep. — Greg Cote june 14, Miami Herald, 14 June 2026 As a recruitment strategy, fair chance hiring is smart business. — Brian Fabes, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026 But the Raiders also hadn't built up the rest of the roster to give whichever quarterback was taking snaps a fair chance to succeed. — CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fair chance

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“Fair chance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fair%20chance. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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