fair share

noun

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

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In that time, new names have risen to the top of the leaderboards, and the old guard has won their fair share of events as well. — Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 31 Oct. 2026 As American Airlines earns substantial profits from its Charlotte hub, advocates said the workers who keep it running should receive a fair share. — Chase Jordan october 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026 Employees also need a destination and boundaries to run their fair share of the race, but giving them the time and space is also crucial. — Adithyan Rk, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026 Senior quarterback Ben Peterson, an Eastern Michigan recruit, receives his fair share of attention. — Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 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 9 Nov. 2026.

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