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As a recruitment strategy, fair chance hiring is smart business.—Brian Fabes, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026 Mendoza’s toughness, intelligence and good-enough athleticism nonetheless give him a fair chance of becoming a QB who can sustain NFL-average performance.—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026 But the Raiders also hadn't built up the rest of the roster to give whichever quarterback was taking snaps a fair chance to succeed.—CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026 The rules not only give visitors a fair chance at spotting Punch, but they are also formulated to reduce any possible stress on the macaques in the enclosure.—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fair chance