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lion's share

NOUN
largest portion
Synonyms
WEAK
advantage better part biggest share biggest slice of the cake body bulk chief part gist main part mass meat most

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Not everyone can have the lion’s share of their retirement in Roths — like this guy.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

In contrast, Thales’s defense business reported 75% organic growth in orders to 2.24 billion euros, accounting for the lion’s share of all bookings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

The company’s oncology segment accounted for the lion’s share of total sales in 2025.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Maybe they saved the lion’s share of tickets for the rest of the world ... because they need locals to volunteer?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

With the king’s knights and lords claiming the lion’s share of the horsemeat, little and less remained for the common men.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin