fair share

noun

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

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While the classic bob and blunt lob have seen their fair share of attention, the shag is taking over salons everywhere. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026 Get healthy and ready for Clemson Miami has dealt with more than its fair share of injuries so far this season. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 27 Sep. 2026 The defense had its fair share of penalties as well, including on UCF’s next drive. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Sep. 2026 Two games were played in Lawrence, two in Columbia and two in Kansas City, which is home to a fair share of Mizzou and KU alumni. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 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 5 Oct. 2026.

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