fair share

noun

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

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Over parts of five seasons with the Arizona Diamondbacks, Thomas heard his fair share of boos when playing in Dodger Stadium. Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026 Hogan had largely faded from the headlines since his reinstatement, continuing to prosecute mostly white-collar and financial crimes and winning his fair share of jury trials. Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026 That is notable from a club who have faced their fair share of regulatory headaches in recent seasons. Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 As with any joint practice, there were a fair share of ups and downs. Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 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 24 Aug. 2026.

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