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 center is currently working to coordinate personnel and resource logistics before the bulk of reconstruction work in Gaza, just a short drive away.
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Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 24 Oct. 2025
Next, vacuum the filter using a soft-bristle brush attachment to remove the bulk of the dust and debris buildup.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
For now, the bulk of Melissa’s rain clouds are stacked on its right side, giving it the opportunity to drench the Caribbean this week with up to 10 inches of rainfall in Haiti’s case as soon as Friday.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
The rise in the costs of health care and health insurance premiums are a challenge to both employers who underwrite the bulk of the tab and workers who contribute through payroll deductions.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
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Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 24 Oct. 2025
Next, vacuum the filter using a soft-bristle brush attachment to remove the bulk of the dust and debris buildup.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
For now, the bulk of Melissa’s rain clouds are stacked on its right side, giving it the opportunity to drench the Caribbean this week with up to 10 inches of rainfall in Haiti’s case as soon as Friday.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
The rise in the costs of health care and health insurance premiums are a challenge to both employers who underwrite the bulk of the tab and workers who contribute through payroll deductions.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
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“The bulk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20bulk. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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