equal opportunities

adjective

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

Examples of equal opportunities in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Not only were they tied to the Enlightenment, in that they were said to provide equal opportunities to their initiates, but their elections embodied the ideals of the era. Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 13 June 2024 Lino emphasized that while equal pay for equal work is important, solutions to close the gap must also promote access to equal opportunities. Alison Cross, Hartford Courant, 3 June 2024 All four of the talented principal actresses — Sara Bareilles, Paula Pell, Busy Philipps, and Renée Elise Goldsberry as Wickie Roy, the diva-est diva to ever diva — get equal opportunities to shine. Jen Chaney, Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 3 June 2024 Ultimately, my foremost aim is to guarantee equal opportunities for every child to thrive and reach their full potential. Baltimore Sun Media, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2024 The foundation supports digital artists from diverse backgrounds, providing resources and platforms to ensure equal opportunities for recognition and contribution. Larry Dvoskin, Rolling Stone, 18 Apr. 2024 While strides have been made, the call to action is clear: Create workplaces that celebrate diversity, offer equal opportunities and bridge economic disparities. Jennifer Acree, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024 Their mission is to ensure equal opportunities for all women in business. Ebony Flake, Essence, 20 Mar. 2024 Daniel Oppong, founder of The Courage Collective, a consultancy that advises companies on DEI, said DEI was created because marginalized communities have not always had equal opportunities for jobs, or felt a sense of belonging in majority-White corporate settings. Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN, 11 Mar. 2024

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“Equal opportunities.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equal%20opportunities. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

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