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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The neutron data did not support that picture in the bulk material. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026 Jenn managed the bulk of Mike’s well-being, driving him to appointments, cheering on his favorite teams with him, facilitating his medical care. — Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026 An open personal twist top water bottle was stored on a retail shelf above the bulk ramen section. — Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026 While Versant has articulated a plan to broaden its revenue beyond traditional TV, that platform at present delivers the bulk of its financial fuel, which makes distribution alliances a primary financial benchmark for the company. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 Oct. 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 5 Oct. 2026.

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