as in majority
the largest part or quantity of something
the lead actress deservedly got the lion's share of credit for the show's success the lion's share of ballots went the incumbent's way
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Recent Examples of lion's share
The researchers' analysis revealed that the lion's share of the microplastics were released from the gum in the first two minutes of chewing—thanks to the mechanical action, rather than the enzymatic properties of saliva—reaching 94 percent within eight minutes.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
The federal government only provides a fraction of the money that goes to schools—states and local governments are responsible for the lion's share of that funding.
—Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 21 Mar. 2025
While Google has gotten some agencies on board, Microsoft has traditionally won the lion's share of contracts, including the $8 billion Defense Enterprise Office Solutions contract that pushed Microsoft 365 to all corners of the Pentagon beginning in 2020.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2025
This next round of Space Force launch contracts will flip the script, with SpaceX taking the lion's share of the missions.
—ArsTechnica, 5 Apr. 2025
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
The federal government only provides a fraction of the money that goes to schools—states and local governments are responsible for the lion's share of that funding.
—Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 21 Mar. 2025
While Google has gotten some agencies on board, Microsoft has traditionally won the lion's share of contracts, including the $8 billion Defense Enterprise Office Solutions contract that pushed Microsoft 365 to all corners of the Pentagon beginning in 2020.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2025
This next round of Space Force launch contracts will flip the script, with SpaceX taking the lion's share of the missions.
—ArsTechnica, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lion's share
Noun
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The majority of new graduates surveyed plan to pursue careers in some traditionally lucrative fields including business, healthcare, computer technology, and finance.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The majority of Encarnacion’s reps with Sacramento will be at first base.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
10 May 2025
Noun
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The battery handles long streaming sessions, and the charging case fits into a jacket pocket without bulk.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
7 May 2025
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Consider buying items like bandages and hydrogen peroxide in bulk and assemble your own kits.—
Malaka Gharib,
NPR,
7 May 2025
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