fair/square deal

noun

: a fair agreement

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Mediators in Islamabad believe a fair deal is within reach, according to the sources. Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 1 May 2026 Union leaders say employees overwhelmingly voted to strike after contract negotiations stalled, accusing employers of not offering a fair deal. Maria Lisignoli, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026 If Brown stays healthy and plays to expectation, this is a fair deal for both parties. Jesse Newell, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2026 Given how the salary landscape has shifted since, what once looked like a relatively fair deal now looks like an extreme bargain for what Guentzel brings to the table. Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fair/square deal

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“Fair/square deal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fair%2Fsquare%20deal. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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