lion's share

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The lion’s share of the cuts begin to take effect on July 1, 2027.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

And while the U.S. ended up with the lion’s share of the matches, Canada was left with slim pickings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 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

Jefferson had blamed the Federalists for the lion’s share of the party mischief.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis