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Those who attended feel the city is unfairly put in a negative spotlight.
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Andrea Nakano, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
However, the constant barrage of stories that focus only on wrongdoing within our law enforcement agencies, when left completely unchecked by ones that celebrate the many valuable (and, in some cases, heroic) contributions, serve only to unfairly fan the flames of distrust and vitriol.
—Craig MacLellan, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Near the start of the novel, John gets unfairly expelled from the starship.
—Stephanie Burt, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
Israel’s parliament is expected to vote today on a bill that would make the death penalty a default sentence for Palestinians convicted in military court of killing Israelis, a measure that Israel’s European allies say would unfairly target Palestinians under military occupation.
—Charlene Gubash, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
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Andrea Nakano, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
However, the constant barrage of stories that focus only on wrongdoing within our law enforcement agencies, when left completely unchecked by ones that celebrate the many valuable (and, in some cases, heroic) contributions, serve only to unfairly fan the flames of distrust and vitriol.
—Craig MacLellan, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Near the start of the novel, John gets unfairly expelled from the starship.
—Stephanie Burt, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
Israel’s parliament is expected to vote today on a bill that would make the death penalty a default sentence for Palestinians convicted in military court of killing Israelis, a measure that Israel’s European allies say would unfairly target Palestinians under military occupation.
—Charlene Gubash, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Unfairly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfairly. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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