fair share

noun

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

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State leaders must ensure that those benefiting most from federal tax cuts pay their fair share to protect local healthcare, food security and essential services. Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026 While Georgia has its fair share of blue-chip prospects, some of the best players under Smart have been those who were not all that highly rated. Connor Riley, AJC.com, 7 May 2026 After all, even the top competition from Bose and Sony have their fair share of plastic. Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 7 May 2026 Make no mistake, Dominic had his fair share of wins against his siblings growing up. Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 4 May 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 18 May. 2026.

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