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 Mets have used Peterson both as a traditional starter and as the bulk pitcher behind an opener this year, and the results have been dramatically different.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 29 May 2026
Designed to slide easily under airline seats, this leather weekender offers more packing space without the bulk.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
Taylor and Pearl handle the bulk of the pitching.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Samaniego is expected to be followed by Brayan Bello, who will pitch the bulk of the game in relief for the fourth time this season.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 29 May 2026
Designed to slide easily under airline seats, this leather weekender offers more packing space without the bulk.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
Taylor and Pearl handle the bulk of the pitching.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Samaniego is expected to be followed by Brayan Bello, who will pitch the bulk of the game in relief for the fourth time this season.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 28 May 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 4 Jun. 2026.
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