fair share

noun

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

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South Florida has produced its fair share of MLB stars. Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026 While Isaac has dealt with his fair share of injuries throughout his time in Orlando, Black has not. Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026 These combined benefits are a boon to struggling towns and cities, of which Colorado has its fair share. Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026 This colony has seen more than its fair share of violence, accidental deaths, and even manslaughter, but a killing in cold blood during an otherwise pretty steady time is a whole other ball of wax. Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 27 Mar. 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 Apr. 2026.

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