lion's share
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And while the U.S. ended up with the lion’s share of the matches, Canada was left with slim pickings.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 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
With its focus on cutting-edge technology, it consumes the lion's share of the national intelligence budget.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
His optimism hinges on the biotech deploying its roughly $18.5 billion cash balance to diversify its pipeline beyond Dupixent and Eylea, two drugs that account for the lion’s share of revenue.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
Berkeley attracted the most promising young graduate students, hosted the most eminent visiting lecturers, pocketed the largest contributions from research foundations and garnered the lion’s share of public interest and acclaim.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
