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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Torque arrives early, with the bulk of the 406 lb-ft available from low engine speeds, and the SQ5 builds speed with the sort of effortless authority that expensive German machinery has perfected. New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2026 Few details have been released thus far, as the board has cited state law that stipulates the bulk of what personnel records contain is not public record. Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 21 Aug. 2026 Pedro Ramírez seems likely to take the bulk of second base playing time for now. Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 With the bulk of the NBA offseason in the rearview, Jalen Duren remains the only All-NBA selection from last season not currently under contract. John Hollinger, New York Times, 20 Aug. 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 25 Aug. 2026.

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