lion's share

Example Sentences

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"It's not just our problem set, going forward, even though we have done the lion's share of preparation to ensure that that strait will be open," he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

The New Yorker has estimated the family’s total profiteering to be worth around $4 billion, with the lion’s share coming from the Gulf monarchies.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

The U.S. will supply the lion’s share of the release, more than 100 million of the 400 million barrels, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

If he wants to buy you out — and this makes up the lion’s share of your estate — anything not regarded as fair market value would be seen as a gift by the IRS.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 2026

In grocery stores, he carefully pocketed canned ravioli, which they split five ways, Zalmai getting the lion’s share.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini