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lion's share

NOUN
largest portion
Synonyms
WEAK
advantage better part biggest share biggest slice of the cake body bulk chief part gist main part mass meat most

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The U.S. now produces the lion’s share of pistachios globally — despite their relative newness for American farmers.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

Also on Wednesday, the government said consumer spending rose 0.9% in March, but higher prices accounted for the lion’s share of the increase.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

In contrast, Thales’s defense business reported 75% organic growth in orders to 2.24 billion euros, accounting for the lion’s share of all bookings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Lilly’s franchise should capture the lion’s share of that amount, at 61%.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 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