lion's share
Example Sentences
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"This is a matter of survival for a community that represents about two-thirds of our state's citizens and the lion's share of its economy."
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
Rortvedt, who Roberts said could get the “taking a lion’s share for the foreseeable future,” caught two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal in his Dodgers debut Tuesday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Subscriptions and streaming are a key focus for investors as they are part of the group’s recorded music business, which accounts for the lion’s share of revenue.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
But drones, despite being responsible for the lion's share of Russian casualties, were not enough, he argued.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 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
