fair share

noun

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

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With the way things have started in the 2025 season, the defense has taken its fair share of criticism. Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025 When Swann did look downfield, senior corner Jeremiah Earby, who’s caught a fair share of heat for the secondary’s struggles, had the Mountaineers’ receivers locked up on several passes on the boundary. Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Sep. 2025 In recent years, he's faced his fair share of legal troubles. Adam England, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025 Yawn will be joined by several familiar faces, including Chief Stew Aesha Scott, and a fair share of newbies. Melina Khan, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025 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 4 Oct. 2025.

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