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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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Macron responded that Europe understood the need to "more fairly share the security burden", and added that talks on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion had shown a path forward.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2025

Can you think of a way to fairly share these resources between rich and poorer countries?

From NewsForKids.net • Mar. 7, 2023

So far, 137 countries representing nearly 95 percent of the world’s gross domestic product have agreed on the plan meant to “ensure that corporations fairly share the burden of financing government,” she said.

From Seattle Times • May 20, 2022

“I welcome a renewed discussion with you and your staff with an eye toward reaching agreement to fairly share these vital interstate waters,” Scott wrote back.

From Washington Times • Mar. 28, 2015

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