fair share

noun

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

Examples of fair share in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Purlie Victorious also earned its fair share of love, with Leslie Odom, Jr. grabbing a nod for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play. Okla Jones, Essence, 30 Apr. 2024 But Spotify’s return to near-record valuations has been a rocky road, and not without its fair share of departures. Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 29 Apr. 2024 However, the Bafokeng kingdom, an ethnic group within South Africa, has shown what is possible when a community gets its fair share of its resource wealth. John Eligon, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2024 Since it was constructed nearly a century ago, the co-op has drawn its fair share of notable residents, including Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2024 The restaurant has also seen its fair share of celebrities over the years. Philip Freeman, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2024 She's definitely had her fair share of concert days. Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 21 Apr. 2024 Braun had his fair share of highlight-reel dunks during his three seasons at KU (2019-20 through 21-22). Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2024 Berry also shared that working on the film had its fair share of teachable moments. Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024

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“Fair share.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fair%20share. Accessed 3 May. 2024.

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