fair share

noun

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

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If, like me, your boots have seen their fair share of snow and slush this season, then a refresh may be in order. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026 Vanderpump Rules features all the petty drama of Real Housewives with a messy cast of (very flawed) characters who make plenty of mistakes and get into more than their fair share of conflict. Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026 The economic landscape has seen its fair share of volatility over the last year, after all, so some financial moves and investments that might have been smart in 2025 won't be the right strategy in 2026. Aly J Yale, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026 At just 29 years old, Chubb still has more than his fair share of years left to make an impact on any team. Miami Herald, 16 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 20 Feb. 2026.

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