fair share

noun

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

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While Tuesday’s announcement earned its fair share of attention, the eye-popping investment is to be used in areas of U.S. Soccer that don’t get a lot of shine and certainly won’t get a lot of headlines over the next five years as the work is carried out. Meg Linehan, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024 The shopping center, which is part of the notorious Sycamore corridor, has experienced its fair share of gun violence. Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024 Over the years, The Continuum has hosted its fair share of notable residents. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2024 Yet a forceful response carries its fair share of problems as well. Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2024 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 5 Dec. 2024.

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