fair share
noun
the just portion of money or other resources, recognition, or effort, due to or from someone.
unfair share
-
a word derived from
fair share.
Example Sentences
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“All young animals are appealing,” he wrote, “but the lamb has been given an unfair share of charm.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 2026
“No American should have to live, work or send their kids to school in a neighborhood that carries an unfair share of environmental hazards.”
From Seattle Times ● May 5, 2022
Now, however, those beta cells are not looking quite as innocent, and the immune system is looking like it has gotten an unfair share of blame.
From Scientific American ● Sep. 14, 2021
“This is about making sure Google and Facebook don’t take an unfair share of the advertising for news media.”
From Washington Times ● May 18, 2021
The amiable and kindly, whose sympathies are quickly moved, gain an unfair share of our regard both in life and afterwards.
From The English Utilitarians, Volume II (of 3) James Mill by Sir Leslie Stephen
