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Her father’s second-in-command, the handsome Jack Dean, insists family members play fair in obeying their father’s will.
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Lorraine Berry, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
China sharply accused the U.S. of failing to play fair.
—Elaine Kurtenbach, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2025
In a fair fight, the immune system would wipe out cancer every time – but this crafty disease doesn’t play fair.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2024
On the field of love, play fair (and) ask for consent.
—Mark Zeigler, The Mercury News, 26 July 2024
China does not play fair with government subsidies, IP, labor or tariffs.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2024
In short, celebrities didn’t play fair for the 2023 Fashion Awards this go-round.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 5 Dec. 2023
Former Attorney General Eric Holder cast doubt on President Trump's chances at victory on Election Day, saying the only way Trump could win reelection is if his party doesn't play fair.
—Mica Soellner, Washington Examiner, 3 Nov. 2020
Mitt Romney once complained that Barack Obama didn’t play fair.
—James Taranto, wsj.com, 24 Apr. 2023
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Lorraine Berry, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
China sharply accused the U.S. of failing to play fair.
—Elaine Kurtenbach, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2025
In a fair fight, the immune system would wipe out cancer every time – but this crafty disease doesn’t play fair.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2024
On the field of love, play fair (and) ask for consent.
—Mark Zeigler, The Mercury News, 26 July 2024
China does not play fair with government subsidies, IP, labor or tariffs.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2024
In short, celebrities didn’t play fair for the 2023 Fashion Awards this go-round.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 5 Dec. 2023
Former Attorney General Eric Holder cast doubt on President Trump's chances at victory on Election Day, saying the only way Trump could win reelection is if his party doesn't play fair.
—Mica Soellner, Washington Examiner, 3 Nov. 2020
Mitt Romney once complained that Barack Obama didn’t play fair.
—James Taranto, wsj.com, 24 Apr. 2023
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“Play fair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20fair. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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