fair share

noun

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

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The images give audiences a sneak peek at the family dynamics driving the film, with Grande’s character entering a family that already has its fair share of complicated relationships. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 12 Oct. 2026 For those who like to give themselves the creeps, the city has its fair share of spook shows, including Griffith Park’s Haunted Hayride and the Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 Board members must fight for state funding owed to our students and push the ultra-wealthy to pay their fair share this veto session. — Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 However, it's also seen its fair share of challenges since the fund's approval almost 10 years ago. — CBS News, 6 Oct. 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 19 Oct. 2026.

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