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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Marci Robin, Allure, 12 Jan. 2026
Surgery, in other words, made a $215,000 difference, the bulk of which could be siphoned off to lawyers and funders.
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The roomy interior can hold other must-haves like a portable charger, snacks, passport, earbuds, and more without the bulk.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
The state would finance 60% of the development, covering the bulk of the project’s cost.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2026
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Marci Robin, Allure, 12 Jan. 2026
Surgery, in other words, made a $215,000 difference, the bulk of which could be siphoned off to lawyers and funders.
—Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
The roomy interior can hold other must-haves like a portable charger, snacks, passport, earbuds, and more without the bulk.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
The state would finance 60% of the development, covering the bulk of the project’s cost.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 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 13 Jan. 2026.
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