lion's share
Example Sentences
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“Our health insurance and the lion’s share of our income come from screenwriting,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
This is particularly hard to swallow if there are children who have not treated a parent well or if a second spouse inherits the lion’s share of an estate, to the detriment of the children.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026
Enrollment offices are tasked with filling every class and generating the lion’s share of revenue needed to cover school operating expenses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
"This is a matter of survival for a community that represents about two-thirds of our state's citizens and the lion's share of its economy."
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 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
