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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Korea Pro reported on Wednesday, for instance, that the Korea Foundation, which provides millions of dollars in funding to U.S. think tanks, has its leadership appointed by the South Korean government and receives the bulk of its budget from Seoul.
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Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 28 July 2025
Ratledge got the bulk of the center snaps the first few days of practice, though Glasgow handled the work in recent days.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 27 July 2025
For a pop of color, check out this vibrant multi-colored straw bag that holds all your essentials like your phone, keys, and more without the bulk.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 25 July 2025
Comcast unveiled eight new members of the first board of directors of Versant Media Group, which will house the bulk of NBCUniversal’s cable networks and certain digital businesses, including Versant CEO Mark Lazarus.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 24 July 2025
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Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 28 July 2025
Ratledge got the bulk of the center snaps the first few days of practice, though Glasgow handled the work in recent days.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 27 July 2025
For a pop of color, check out this vibrant multi-colored straw bag that holds all your essentials like your phone, keys, and more without the bulk.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 25 July 2025
Comcast unveiled eight new members of the first board of directors of Versant Media Group, which will house the bulk of NBCUniversal’s cable networks and certain digital businesses, including Versant CEO Mark Lazarus.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 24 July 2025
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“The bulk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20bulk. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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