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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Higher mortgage rates weigh on home sales Existing home sales are the lion's share of homes sold each month.
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Jim Sergent, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2024
But the lion's share of those new jobs will be held by workers with postsecondary education, including a bachelor's degree, associates degree or a training certificate, the researchers noted.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 4 Sep. 2024
Building The Donor Base The lion's share of the revenue for fundraising-dependent social impact organizations is driven by a minority of households that make large gifts.
—Mike Gianoni, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
Beyond that, the situation illustrates the precarious nature of the U.S. infant formula market, where four companies — Abbott, Reckitt Benckiser, Nestlé and Perrigo — control the lion's share.
—Tina Reed, Axios, 19 Sep. 2024
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Jim Sergent, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2024
But the lion's share of those new jobs will be held by workers with postsecondary education, including a bachelor's degree, associates degree or a training certificate, the researchers noted.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 4 Sep. 2024
Building The Donor Base The lion's share of the revenue for fundraising-dependent social impact organizations is driven by a minority of households that make large gifts.
—Mike Gianoni, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
Beyond that, the situation illustrates the precarious nature of the U.S. infant formula market, where four companies — Abbott, Reckitt Benckiser, Nestlé and Perrigo — control the lion's share.
—Tina Reed, Axios, 19 Sep. 2024
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