equal opportunities

adjective

British
: not discriminating against people because of their race, religion, etc.
an equal opportunities employer

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Unitary status means the district is operating fairly and providing equal opportunities to all students. — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026 The Justice Department sued the California Department of Education and CIF in July 2025, alleging their rules deny female athletes equal opportunities by allowing biological males to compete in girls’ sports. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026 The foundation also provides funding for athletes to join school or league teams, as well as sports programs that offer equal opportunities for young women. — Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026 According to her campaign website, Bryant’s platform calls for increasing literacy, supporting teachers and staff, advocating for parental rights, forging partnerships, fostering accountability and creating equal opportunities for all students. — Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for equal opportunities

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“Equal opportunities.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equal%20opportunities. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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