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Recent Examples of evenhanded Although tensions on the Middle East have ebbed and flowed, the successful Camp David negotiation won acclaim among Israelis and Arabs alike, who praised it as an evenhanded approach from the U.S. Carter was a peacemaker but not a pacifist, and saw the need for military strength. Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025 But other series with similar themes of political awakening manage to feel more evenhanded in their approach. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024 The playwright may intend to be evenhanded, but the humor tends to be the giveaway. Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 27 June 2024 Given the asymmetry of power between the Israelis and the Palestinians, progress on building a viable Palestinian state will require the strong oversight of a commanding, evenhanded mediator. Mohammad Shtayyeh, Foreign Affairs, 4 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for evenhanded
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Adjective
  • International aid organizations refused to participate in the new system, with deputy U.N. spokesperson Farhan Haq saying the plan is not impartial, neutral or independent.
    Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 16 June 2025
  • But the United Nations says the plan is not impartial or neutral, and it will not be involved. 'PARIAH STATE' As people waited for supplies to arrive, air strikes and tank fire killed at least 50 people across the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, Palestinian health authorities said.
    Nidal al-Mughrabi, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Adjective
  • Unfortunately, equitable access to menopause care remains inconsistent—but innovators are stepping in.
    Sophie Okolo, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
  • Based on these considerations, the judge will determine an equitable division of the proceeds from the sale.
    Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2025
Adjective
  • The second shoe was roughly equal to a U.S. men's size 14, which impressed the volunteers.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2025
  • Note that the contracts on this list aren’t equal; some of them are actually close to being fair value, whereas others are far more toxic.
    Harman Dayal, New York Times, 21 June 2025

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“Evenhanded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evenhanded. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.

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