Example sentences of "not [vb pp] a fair [noun] " in BNC.

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1 He described himself as a victim of a US plot to turn his country into a colony , and alleged that he had not received a fair trial .
2 Councillor Malachi Curran , the chairman of the Down Economic Development Agency , claimed the area had not received a fair share in the past and there was an onus on the government to ensure Down was not neglected .
3 He claimed he was not given a fair hearing .
4 The cruel would say they are all a load of balls and the more open-minded that they have not had a fair trial ( in cricket terms : a decent net ) .
5 In addition the judge used intemperate language which could have led to the view being formed that the contemnor had not had a fair trial .
6 IN spite of all the encouragement handed out by England in the shape of team trips here and there , it goes without saying that there are always individuals who , at the end of the day , will feel that they have not had a fair crack of the whip .
7 As a result far too many people emerge from their doctor , lawyer or bank manager feeling that they have not had a fair deal and have been treated as children rather than as adults who know their own mind .
8 Agreement is sought and where not reached a fair statement of disagreement is provided .
9 a mate of mine said dead right , she said now , were not used to doing this she said so if you feel you have n't had a fair crack at the whip
10 You have n't had a fair deal so that 's the man to go to !
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