fair share

noun

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

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This prosecution has already had its fair share of twists and turns. Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026 While 2026 is less than three months old, this year has already seen its fair share of avalanches. Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 23 Feb. 2026 This very ice has chewed up and spit out its fair share of competitors in the last two weeks. Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026 Manteca has seen its fair share of bicyclists taking over public streets and even the highway. Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 18 Feb. 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 26 Feb. 2026.

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