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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Dried lentils, rich in protein but much more affordable than beef or chicken, make up the bulk of this soup.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
This marks a significant downturn in right-wing incidents, which have long accounted for the bulk of domestic terrorism in the country.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Turner said the responses for Idaho 55 accidents take up the bulk of local emergency resources, leading to waits for Boise County residents.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 26 Sep. 2025
While Saudis students will make up the bulk of future demand, foreign students may also help fill classrooms.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 26 Sep. 2025
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
This marks a significant downturn in right-wing incidents, which have long accounted for the bulk of domestic terrorism in the country.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Turner said the responses for Idaho 55 accidents take up the bulk of local emergency resources, leading to waits for Boise County residents.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 26 Sep. 2025
While Saudis students will make up the bulk of future demand, foreign students may also help fill classrooms.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 26 Sep. 2025
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 4 Oct. 2025.
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