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Common collocations with share in American Collocation

share noun

US /ʃer/

fair

equal
equitable
fair
proportionate
rightful

Every person has the right to an equal share of Earth’s limited ecological capacity.

unfair

disproportionate
unequal

Microsoft has attracted a disproportionate share of US computer talent.

large

large
the lion’s
sizeable
substantial

Although Leeds Met had the lion’s share of possession, John Moore’s dogged defence held firm.

half or part

half
part

I have a half share in a pony at my local riding school.

audience
market
revenue

Low tar cigarettes began to take an increasing market share.

get a share

capture
claim
gain
get
grab
receive
secure

Education received increased attention and began to receive a larger share of the national budget.

increase a share

boost
increase

Almost everywhere we increased our share of the vote and we did this in spite of the media black-out.

keep a share

retain

This has led to a price war with insurance companies battling to retain their share of the market.

lose a share

lose

The reason for the concern lies in the fact that the UK is now losing market share in the global student market.