fair share

noun

: a reasonable amount
He gets his fair share of attention, too.

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Journal editors deserve their fair share of criticism too. Ben Taub, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026 Koloko, who began the season with the Lakers before being waived, adds more size to the Hawks’ frontcourt, which has had its fair share of injuries this season. Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 23 Jan. 2026 As a United Kingdom local, Luger has spent her fair share of time exploring London. Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026 There has also been a fair share of inevitable skepticism that comes with AI technology. Matt Donnelly, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fair share

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“Fair share.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fair%20share. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

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