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 This week, each quarterback has received their fair share of first-team reps, with Stidham getting those snaps on Tuesday and Wilson on Wednesday. Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 24 May 2024 The 2010s definitely had its fair share of the trend but, this time try wearing them in chic ways with a suit set and blazer or with a linen set in a similar shade as your sneakers. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 24 May 2024 After more than 35 years in the entertainment industry, Melissa Joan Hart has stepped into her fair share of roles. Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 18 May 2024 Though new to The Voice, the two rookie Coaches have both established long careers in music entertainment and earned their fair share of accolades. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 14 May 2024 The Gosselin family has had their fair share of drama over the last decade, which resulted in two of her children, Collin and Hannah Gosselin, moving out of her home and into their father’s home. Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 13 May 2024 The stars have also had their fair share of ups and downs in the decades years after Grease debuted in theaters. Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 9 May 2024 It’s designed to ensure the highest quality for a plane that has had its fair share of high-profile problems, but has already hurt the company’s margins after just months. Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 13 May 2024 Cowtown has its fair share of luxury neighborhoods. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2024

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“Fair share.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fair%20share. Accessed 28 May. 2024.

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