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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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That would require men to embrace feminist behaviors like treating women as equals and doing their fair share of housework.

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

Parola says he has taken his fair share of carp hits over the years, but never to the head.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Aunt Kitty and I did our fair share of gracious dipping and bowing and bobbing, then we tromped off toward the table.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

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