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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Judging by performance and the number of demotions back to the minors, the bulk of those Rockies who debuted in ’24 and ’25 weren’t ready — even those like Toglia, who was given a starting job.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 12 July 2025
That emphasis is needed because the bulk of the tax cuts in this bill are actually an extension of lower rates that have been in place since 2018.
—Tamara Keith, NPR, 11 July 2025
Professional athletes, for example, often earn the bulk of their lifetime income in a short window of time.
—Scott Underwood, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
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arkansasonline.com, 12 July 2025
Judging by performance and the number of demotions back to the minors, the bulk of those Rockies who debuted in ’24 and ’25 weren’t ready — even those like Toglia, who was given a starting job.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 12 July 2025
That emphasis is needed because the bulk of the tax cuts in this bill are actually an extension of lower rates that have been in place since 2018.
—Tamara Keith, NPR, 11 July 2025
Professional athletes, for example, often earn the bulk of their lifetime income in a short window of time.
—Scott Underwood, Forbes.com, 10 July 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 22 Jul. 2025.
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