the bulk
noun
: most of something : the largest part of something
We spent the bulk of the summer at the beach.
The great bulk of these people are extremely poor.
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But the bulk of that hinges on unproven technology and massive capital needs.
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Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
Executive vice president of football operations Brandt Tilis has negotiated the bulk of the contract extensions during Morgan’s tenure.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
Hochman's request would only apply to cases stemming from juvenile halls, the bulk of the cases in the lawsuit, according to the LA Times.
—Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
Intelligence authorized by the provision makes up the bulk of the president's daily security briefing, lawmakers say.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 12 June 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
Executive vice president of football operations Brandt Tilis has negotiated the bulk of the contract extensions during Morgan’s tenure.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
Hochman's request would only apply to cases stemming from juvenile halls, the bulk of the cases in the lawsuit, according to the LA Times.
—Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
Intelligence authorized by the provision makes up the bulk of the president's daily security briefing, lawmakers say.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for the bulk
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“The bulk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20bulk. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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