lion's share

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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

"It's not just our problem set, going forward, even though we have done the lion's share of preparation to ensure that that strait will be open," he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

The New Yorker has estimated the family’s total profiteering to be worth around $4 billion, with the lion’s share coming from the Gulf monarchies.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

The U.S. will supply the lion’s share of the release, more than 100 million of the 400 million barrels, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

The source of visual stimulation that is most relevant to the person gets the lion’s share of the neurological resources.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel