fair share

noun

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

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Bannon's flank sees a tax hike as a way not only to ensure wealthy Americans pay their fair share but also to generate federal revenue. Arkansas Online, 27 Apr. 2025 Sounding at times more like progressive Democrats, Bannon’s flank sees a tax hike as a way not only to ensure wealthy Americans pay their fair share but to generate federal revenue. Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025 As questions mount over who controls the public purse—and whether taxpayers are getting their fair share—the call for greater transparency and equity in the tax-return equation is gaining urgency. Michelle Mbekeani, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025 After more than 50 years of friendship, Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong have had their fair share of ups and downs. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2025 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 1 May. 2025.

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