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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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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

France have had their fair share of brilliant attacking players over the years.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 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 “Blue Film” played for an extended run, had their fair share of walkouts.

From Salon • Jun. 15, 2026

There was a brief interlude while Gelifen objected, and his feathers were smoothed, and Mal ate more than her fair share of the remaining cheese and raised her eyebrows at Christopher, daring him to object.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell

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