lion's share

Example Sentences

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With its focus on cutting-edge technology, it consumes the lion's share of the national intelligence budget.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

The lion’s share of his menu drawings were completed in the two to three hours that he spent enjoying his meal and conversing with his dining companions.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

The U.S. now produces the lion’s share of pistachios globally — despite their relative newness for American farmers.

From Salon • May 6, 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 stakes were huge: Whoever won ten games first would capture the lion’s share of the prize money and secure the “championship.”

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady