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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Three-time Pro Bowl tight end Mark Andrews received the lion's share of the blame after the Baltimore Ravens' playoff run came to an abrupt and excruciating end.
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Chantz Martin, Fox News, 22 Jan. 2025
Green Hill High School's Cooper Davis won The Tennessean's Student of the Week poll, securing the lion's share of the votes cast in the week leading up to Halloween.
—Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Being Wealthy In Portugal–The Top 10% There has been a 45% increase in household wealth in Portugal since 2019, driven by a sharp rise in property prices, and people invest the lion's share of household wealth in their homes.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Boating, fishing and RVing made up the lion's share of the impact from activities, accounting for $1.2 billion in economic value, followed by sporting events and festivals, with $304 million and $229 million, respectively.
—Meira Gebel, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
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Chantz Martin, Fox News, 22 Jan. 2025
Green Hill High School's Cooper Davis won The Tennessean's Student of the Week poll, securing the lion's share of the votes cast in the week leading up to Halloween.
—Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Being Wealthy In Portugal–The Top 10% There has been a 45% increase in household wealth in Portugal since 2019, driven by a sharp rise in property prices, and people invest the lion's share of household wealth in their homes.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Boating, fishing and RVing made up the lion's share of the impact from activities, accounting for $1.2 billion in economic value, followed by sporting events and festivals, with $304 million and $229 million, respectively.
—Meira Gebel, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Lion's share.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lion%27s%20share. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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