lion's share

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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

“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

The lion’s share of students boycotted the election, but twenty-five stu-dents, about one-sixth of the student body, showed up and elected six representatives, one of whom was myself.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela