lion's share

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The lion’s share relates to Medicare Part B, which is financed out of general taxes.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

And while the lion’s share of earnings growth is from big tech companies, they aren’t the only ones posting solid results.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

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 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