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fair share

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[fair shair] / ˈfɛər ˈʃɛər /

noun

fair shares plural
  1. the just portion of money or other resources, recognition, or effort, due to or from someone.


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I heard from friends that screenings at New York’s IFC Center, where “Blue Film” played for an extended run, had their fair share of walkouts.

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

If Thomas Tuchel's side go deep into the tournament, Kane is surely certain to score his fair share.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Looking back, I probably spent my fair share of that summer doomjobbing before doomjobbing had a name.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

He never made unfair decisions, and he never took more than his fair share of anything.

From "The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa" by Alexander Mccall Smith

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