lion's share

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The big objection in streaming is that the lion’s share of the money goes to the bigger artists who need it the least.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

For 250 years, America has claimed the lion’s share of the world’s greatest inventions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

“The lion’s share of the gains has been in the technology sector,” Bespoke said, with tech soaring more than 45% since March 30 through Monday.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

On May 21, the Commerce Department unveiled a $2 billion funding package to support the buildout of the domestic supply chain, with the lion’s share of that amount going to IBM.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Jefferson had blamed the Federalists for the lion’s share of the party mischief.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis