as in foul
not being in accordance with the rules or standards of what is fair in sport
a team that is notorious throughout the league for its record of unfair play
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Recent Examples of unfair
The case highlighted the unfair and arbitrary nature of the parole and probation system in the United States.
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Jelani Cobb, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
But a number of Democrats saw President Biden’s sweeping clemency for his son — clearing him of any federal crimes committed during an 11-year period — as fueling the kind of arguments of a rigged and unfair system that are pushed by Trump.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 2 Dec. 2024
Slusser alleges in the lawsuit that the inclusion of a transgender player poses an unfair advantage and safety hazards.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
To continue to have to defend myself and my family in regards to my love and devotion to Ohio State is unfair.
—Francesca Gariano, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Jelani Cobb, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
But a number of Democrats saw President Biden’s sweeping clemency for his son — clearing him of any federal crimes committed during an 11-year period — as fueling the kind of arguments of a rigged and unfair system that are pushed by Trump.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 2 Dec. 2024
Slusser alleges in the lawsuit that the inclusion of a transgender player poses an unfair advantage and safety hazards.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
To continue to have to defend myself and my family in regards to my love and devotion to Ohio State is unfair.
—Francesca Gariano, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Other signs to look for are floating debris, rust, mildew, or foul odors.Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
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There’s also an odor neutralizer cartridge that can be placed into the vacuum’s brush roll and is is designed to keep foul odors out of the air while cleaning.Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
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Louisville police say anything that goes into the air or explodes is illegal for average citizens.James Bruggers, The Courier-Journal, 5 July 2017
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Official fireworks shows took place over the city, and illegal pyrotechnics lit up the sky everywhere in between.Lisa Beebe, Los Angeles Magazine, 5 July 2017
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Wireless Humidifier Another Healthy Home Awards winner, this portable humidifier can sit on top of their desk or nightstand to hydrate dry skin (or help a cold feel a little less nasty).Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 10 Dec. 2024
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Threat researchers have confirmed that a nasty new scam that targets macOS users is being actively exploited by hackers looking to get victims to download malware that will attempt to steal passwords from the keychain as well as through the Chrome, Bravo and Vivaldi web browsers manage others.Davey Winder, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Unfair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfair. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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