How to Use fair share in a Sentence

fair share

noun
  • The war in Ukraine has seen its fair share of twists and turns over the last 27 months.
    — Daniel Depetris, The Mercury News, 7 June 2024
  • Wallen has spent his fair share of time in the headlines.
    — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 22 June 2025
  • The 40-year-old is in his 17th big-league season and has had his fair share of ups and downs.
    — Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 14 May 2025
  • The cast of Mufasa: The Lion King had their fair share of laughs in the recording booth.
    — Benjamin Vanhoose, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025
  • Of course, the stately pad has its fair share of amenities, too.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 July 2023
  • The tip line was a lot of fun but presented its fair share of headaches.
    — Lachlan Cartwright, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2024
  • Facial scrubs have had their fair share of ups and downs in the skin-care spotlight.
    — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 30 May 2025
  • The defense and special teams had more than their fair share of big plays in the 40-0 win against the Giants.
    — David Moore, Dallas News, 15 Sep. 2023
  • The building has seen its fair share of record-breaking deals, too.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2024
  • The restaurant has also seen its fair share of celebrities over the years.
    — Philip Freeman, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2024
  • The road to divorce is seldom easy, and the former couple had their fair share of bumps in the road.
    — Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 12 Feb. 2025
  • And then there was our fair share of glitches on some schematics.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2023
  • The Dodgers have certainly had their fair share of stars shine against the Yankees too.
    — Mark Osborne, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Liverpool is a club that has had more than its fair share of tragedy.
    — Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 6 July 2025
  • The Boys has done its fair share of crazy things this season — suped-up, flying sheep!
    — Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 4 July 2024
  • Like most women of a certain age, Bates has dealt with her fair share of ageism.
    — Max Gao, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Howard Ehrman has seen his fair share of gruesome sights in his 56 years as a physician.
    — Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2025
  • And as a true New Yorker, Brynn has her fair share of fun restaurants and pizza on the menu.
    — Currie Engel, Women's Health, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Sure, teaching kids to do their fair share of helping to keep the house clean is a great lesson.
    — Melissa Willets, Parents, 15 Jan. 2024
  • Jo goes through her fair share of ups and downs but keeps swimming due to her faith in herself.
    — Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
  • Over the years, Emsworth has collected a fair share of notable names.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 July 2025
  • Both women have had their fair share of injuries from those years.
    — Kylie Volavongsa, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2024
  • But the athlete’s life has not been without its fair share of struggles.
    — Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Oct. 2024
  • But the players should take their fair share of the blame, too.
    — Simon Johnson, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Endorsed by the Jackson estate, Michael faced its fair share of challenges in reaching the big screen.
    — Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 26 Apr. 2026
  • For a climactic scene late in the film, Egerton had to do his own fair share of rock scaling.
    — Nigel Smith, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
  • The Derby sees more than its fair share of kitten heels, and this white strappy pair will give you a small lift without overwhelming the look.
    — Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
  • As with most pro surfers who grew up in the region, Granger has done his fair share of contests at the famed pier.
    — Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
  • The world is short compute, and Nvidia will still get its fair share.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
  • The City of Boise has enjoyed its fair share of sporting history down the years.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 19 Apr. 2026

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