equal opportunities
adjective
British
: not discriminating against people because of their race, religion, etc.
an equal opportunities employer
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Crystal International emphasized that its RISE membership aligns with the Crystal Sustainability Vision 2030’s goals for employee engagement, social wellness, equal opportunities and women empowerment.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
But by that point, Murray had already notched ample firsts, as the first state lawmaker to submit legislation aimed at ensuring equal opportunities for women, such as equal pay for equal work and for teachers throughout the state to be compensated equally.
—Katie Mulvaney, The Providence Journal, 16 Mar. 2026
His sports experiences fueled a deep passion for ensuring that athletes like Rose were given equal opportunities and treatment, regardless of race, gender, sport or native country.
—Cliff Brunt, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
In general, talk shows have qualified for the equal opportunities exemption as a bona fide news interview, ever since the FCC granted an exemption to Jay Leno’s Tonight Show in 1996.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
But by that point, Murray had already notched ample firsts, as the first state lawmaker to submit legislation aimed at ensuring equal opportunities for women, such as equal pay for equal work and for teachers throughout the state to be compensated equally.
—Katie Mulvaney, The Providence Journal, 16 Mar. 2026
His sports experiences fueled a deep passion for ensuring that athletes like Rose were given equal opportunities and treatment, regardless of race, gender, sport or native country.
—Cliff Brunt, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
In general, talk shows have qualified for the equal opportunities exemption as a bona fide news interview, ever since the FCC granted an exemption to Jay Leno’s Tonight Show in 1996.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Equal opportunities.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equal%20opportunities. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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