fair share

noun

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

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The O'Reilly Auto Parts Series hit the track for its race on Saturday, and the race had more than its fair share of incidents. Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 June 2026 Furthermore, every wager is carefully tracked by these providers, meaning that the taxing authorities can be even more dutiful in ensuring that taxpayers are paying their fair share in income taxes on sports betting activities. Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 As a music lover, my dad has purchased his fair share of headphones, including options from JBL, Apple, and Beats. Bria McNeal, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2026 The midtown restaurant saw its fair share of international visitors Wednesday, as well as the few days before. Jenna Thompson june 18, Kansas City Star, 18 June 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 29 Jun. 2026.

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