fair share

noun

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

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Though its population clocks in at less than 700, Seyðisfjörður is widely considered one of the best small towns to visit in Iceland, with a healthy arts scene and a fair share of guesthouses, breweries, and restaurants. Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2026 There was a fair share of negative comments because how dare the Black girl make it on TV? Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026 The 26-year-old is active in hoovering up danger — clocking up his fair share of tackles and interceptions — but also reads the game well with a high volume of ball recoveries to get his side back on the front foot. Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 21 May 2026 Now, as a member of the state Board of Equalization, Vazquez said he’s worked to ensure everyone pays their fair share of property taxes. Linh Tat, Daily News, 20 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 25 May. 2026.

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