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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While some of the preliminary round games in Class A got underway earlier, the bulk of section tournament action started on Tuesday across the state.
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Brian Hall, Twin Cities, 18 Feb. 2026
Assuming Eldridge makes the cut, Devers is the likelier of the two to get the bulk of playing time at first base.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
Antarctica will see the bulk of the eclipse, with 91% coverage.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
The Panthers’ director of college scouting and the bulk of his department have spent the past few days in Frisco, Texas, watching practices and interviewing dozens of prospects.
—Mike Kaye
february 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 Feb. 2026
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Brian Hall, Twin Cities, 18 Feb. 2026
Assuming Eldridge makes the cut, Devers is the likelier of the two to get the bulk of playing time at first base.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
Antarctica will see the bulk of the eclipse, with 91% coverage.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
The Panthers’ director of college scouting and the bulk of his department have spent the past few days in Frisco, Texas, watching practices and interviewing dozens of prospects.
—Mike Kaye
february 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 Feb. 2026
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“The bulk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20bulk. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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