fair share

noun

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

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The brand has seen its fair share of criticism in regards to doll diversity. — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 3 July 2026 Although the entire park deserves its fair share of exploration time, the east side is a bit more scenic and contains more of the aforementioned glaciers. — Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026 These costs will be passed through to existing and new utility customers, and government officials in many states are working to ensure large customers like data centers pay their fair share. — Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 While romance has never been the show's main course—most of these chefs are far more committed to their careers than their love lives—the series has still delivered its fair share of messy breakups, unresolved feelings, and fan-favorite ships. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for fair share

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