fair share
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With the summit dominated by US President Donald Trump, but with several other charismatic leaders present, the three-day meeting on the shores of Lake Geneva provided its fair share of colourful moments.
From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026
Even the “beauty” of American trucks, big yellow school buses and eight-lane freeways have gotten their fair share of shout-outs.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026
I heard from friends that screenings at New York’s IFC Center, where it played for an extended run, had their fair share of moviegoers who left the film before its ending, too.
From Salon • Jun. 15, 2026
Steve Wilson: In a World Cup with more than its fair share of late-30 or even 40-somethings, thank goodness for Ivory Coast.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Yet they were good sons, considerate of us, patient with others, always giving us a fair share of their earnings.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
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