I thought it was an evenhanded assessment of her performance.
an evenhanded meting out of punishment
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The biography is presented as a clear-eyed and evenhanded examination of Reid’s complex legacy that neither whitewashes his methods nor diminishes his accomplishments.—Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2026 Sam Tanenhaus brings the iconic figure to life in this evenhanded, insightful, and well-written biography.—Monitor Reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Dec. 2025 His background in writing for professionals in education and healthcare has honed his evenhanded and empathetic approach to delicate subjects.—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 19 Nov. 2025 While Ellis’ approach has been viewed by some as assertive oversight of executive powers, Ellis’ former colleagues who spoke with CNN described her as someone who dispenses evenhanded justice.—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for evenhanded