fair share

noun

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

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Antetokounmpo is 31 years old and has been through his fair share of injuries in recent seasons. Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026 County government must manage growth responsibly by protecting private property rights, ensuring that development pays its fair share, and planning infrastructure that keeps pace with demand. Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026 Now is the moment to commit to new guarantees, backed by policy and paid for by a tax system where the rich pay their fair share. Ana María Archila, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026 The landscape for the 2026 tax season has its fair share of potential potholes ahead. Susan Tompor, USA Today, 29 Jan. 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 10 Feb. 2026.

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