lion's share
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The lion’s share relates to Medicare Part B, which is financed out of general taxes.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
For 250 years, America has claimed the lion’s share of the world’s greatest inventions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 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
On May 21, the Commerce Department unveiled a $2 billion funding package to support the buildout of the domestic supply chain, with the lion’s share of that amount going to IBM.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
Of whatever food I caught, Richard Parker took the lion’s share, so to speak.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
