lion's share

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For 250 years, America has claimed the lion’s share of the world’s greatest inventions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The donations accounted for the lion's share of the £9.3m in private donations declared by Reform during the period, and around a third of the £20.7m total declared by all parties.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

On May 21, the Commerce Department unveiled a $2 billion funding package to support the buildout of the domestic supply chain, with the lion’s share of that amount going to IBM.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 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 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