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not fair or equal
They protested the inequitable treatment of employees.
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Recent Examples of inequitable
The criteria also have been questioned as inequitable for some players.
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Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) educate students who are often underestimated, serve as anchor institutions for Black communities, preserve cultural legacy, and push against inequitable systems that were not designed for their success.
—Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
In a landscape where capital access remains inequitable, Women For Success is building an alternative on‑ramp — especially for women of color and first‑time founders.
—Emily Bramhall, Miami Herald, 20 Nov. 2025
In the 1700s, that began to change as American colonists took the land through brutal warfare, inequitable treaties and exploitative policies.
—Christine Keiner, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
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Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) educate students who are often underestimated, serve as anchor institutions for Black communities, preserve cultural legacy, and push against inequitable systems that were not designed for their success.
—Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
In a landscape where capital access remains inequitable, Women For Success is building an alternative on‑ramp — especially for women of color and first‑time founders.
—Emily Bramhall, Miami Herald, 20 Nov. 2025
In the 1700s, that began to change as American colonists took the land through brutal warfare, inequitable treaties and exploitative policies.
—Christine Keiner, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inequitable
Adjective
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However, within just a few years the FLW and Bassmaster professional tours fully banned the use of the A-rig in tournaments, claiming an unfair advantage and various issues with state regulations.—
Derek Horner,
Outdoor Life,
16 Apr. 2026
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The report also found certain undergraduate admissions practices appeared unfair to the public, specifically the preferential treatment of certain applicants, including legacies, varsity athletes, and children of faculty, staff, and donors.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Despite some significant flaws, including unequal access to care in poor and rural areas, its focus on preventive care is widely considered a model worldwide.—
Jessica A.J. Rich,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2026
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Last year, the Education Department terminated one agreement involving books removed from a school library in Georgia, and another targeting harsh discipline and unequal education opportunities for Native students in the Rapid City Area School District in South Dakota.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The exploitation of this tragedy to demonize Haitian immigrants and dismantle humanitarian protections is both unjust and deeply harmful.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Apr. 2026
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This finding suggests that people perceive health inequality as unjust and are less likely to blame LGBTQ+ individuals for those circumstances.—
Nathaniel M. Tran,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Inequitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inequitable. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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