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 lineup had been quiet until the sixth, with Rangel working effectively as the bulk reliever behind left-hander Tim Mayza.
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Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2026
Starlink is one of our favorite parts of Elon Musk’s space and AI company, accounting for the bulk of its revenue growth and every penny of its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
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Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
As such, Paramount, which released the bulk of its theatrical releases on PVOD a month later, now has a 45-day window before its new films hit digital.
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Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Beginning early in the day and continuing through the end of dinner service, The Bear uses the bulk of its fifth season to tell the story of a single shift at the restaurant.
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Kathryn Vanarendonk,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
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Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2026
Starlink is one of our favorite parts of Elon Musk’s space and AI company, accounting for the bulk of its revenue growth and every penny of its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
As such, Paramount, which released the bulk of its theatrical releases on PVOD a month later, now has a 45-day window before its new films hit digital.
—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Beginning early in the day and continuing through the end of dinner service, The Bear uses the bulk of its fifth season to tell the story of a single shift at the restaurant.
—
Kathryn Vanarendonk,
Vulture,
26 June 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 2 Jul. 2026.
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