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fair share

American

[fair shair] / ˈfɛər ˈʃɛər /

noun

plural

fair shares

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

Other Word Forms

unfair share noun

Example Sentences

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Except, of course, feminists have also pushed for policies that make this possible for women, such as affordable daycare, while also calling on men to do their fair share at home.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

In Chatterjee’s view, Coherent “is uniquely positioned to capture its fair share of this expansion” in both CPO and optical circuit switching.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

Chelsea were more than competitive across both legs and had their fair share of chances at Stamford Bridge.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

It’s been around for almost a quarter-century and has suffered its fair share of scandals during those years.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

Back in Iowa, I’d spent my fair share of time studying the clouds and the stars.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson

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