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fair share

American  
[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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How can her children from a previous marriage get their fair share?

From MarketWatch Jul. 31, 2026

The Netherlands were brilliant in a devastating first half - but Sweden created their fair share of chances as well.

From BBC Jun. 24, 2026

However, he also saw his fair share of flops: Henry Winkler’s “Monty, “Cafe Americain” with Valerie Bertinelli and a slew of promising pilots that never got off the ground.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 19, 2026

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

Being Autumn’s best friend means that I’ve been to my fair share of haunted forests—some pretty good ones too—but I quickly realize that all of them were just pale imitations of the real deal.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

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