The phrase "a majority share of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing ownership or control in a business context, particularly when referring to holding more than 50% of shares in a company.
Example: "The investor acquired a majority share of the company, allowing them to influence key decisions."
Alternatives: "a controlling interest in" or "a dominant stake in".
By 1993, PowerPoint had a majority share of the presentation market.
Ms. Parker asked if she would be willing to give up a majority share of ownership.
The discussions failed amid reports that Qantas had demanded a majority share of the business due to concerns over the size of BA's pension deficit.
As for 52.7%, what national industry wouldn't bask in the glory of such a figure — a majority share of arms sold worldwide?
He then insisted on controlling this vital resource, and, in 1914, the government bought a majority share of the company, by now called Anglo-Persian Oil.
Harry's son Ronald owns a majority share of the firm and has led it since his father's death in 1978, according to Hoover's Online.
After much crow-eating, in the form of a $900 million writedown, the auction company last year sold a majority share to a group of private investors.
BAE Systems sold its 54% majority share of BAE Systems Canada, an electronics company, in April for CA$310 (approx. £197 million as of December 2010).
Internet penetration is tipped to cross 500 million this year and a rising middle-class emerging, all of Walmarted WalmartheEO Doug McMillon to describe the deal as "a unique opportunity in a market worldsignificant long-term growth prospects" — but the aspirations run further.
The acquisition is subject to the approval of the holders of a majority of the shares of Market Leader's common stock, as well as customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals.
Even as we are told that Americans are about equally divided into red and blue, a huge majority shares a common vision of climate change.
