equal opportunities

adjective

British
: not discriminating against people because of their race, religion, etc.
an equal opportunities employer

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She is committed to putting students before politics and to ensuring students have equal opportunities to reach their educational potential, especially for the many rural schools in the district. — Zuri Primos july 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026 The solicitors general for Idaho and West Virginia, meanwhile, argued that the laws are intended to ensure fair and equal opportunities for girls and women in sports. — Chantelle Lee, Time, 30 June 2026 This makes the shows exempt from the equal-time rule, which requires equal opportunities for opposing political candidates on non-news programming. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 23 June 2026 Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, her father, ensured his two sons and three daughters received equal opportunities within the family business. — Kevin Lim, CNBC, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for equal opportunities

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“Equal opportunities.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equal%20opportunities. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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