fair chance

noun

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

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The rules not only give visitors a fair chance at spotting Punch, but they are also formulated to reduce any possible stress on the macaques in the enclosure. Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026 If recent legislative developments are any sign, this stands a fair chance of being passed into law. Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 18 Mar. 2026 The drivers sued the California DMV, saying that the state didn't give them a fair chance to remedy the clerical problems on their licenses. CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026 Additionally, the Dolphins have their fair chance to add talent in what’s widely considered a deep draft at the edge rusher position. Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 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 3 Apr. 2026.

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