fair share

noun

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

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Throughout their 10 years in business, the founders have dealt with their fair share of obstacles, from the COVID-19 pandemic to tariffs. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026 Mas has had his fair share of struggles, not limited to problems in the past year. — Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 Iowa deserves a tax system where everyone pays their fair share, not one written by and for big corporations and their CEOs. — Marissa Payne, Des Moines Register, 10 Sep. 2026 The Japanese automaker has dealt with its fair share of recalls in recent years, ranging from major mechanical problems to minor ones like faulty wiring for rearview cameras. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 9 Sep. 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 28 Sep. 2026.

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