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.
Examples of the bulk in a Sentence
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But the bulk of the money went toward the state's five largest cities, which Republicans said drummed up turnout.
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Jessie Opoien, Journal Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2024
Lunar Outpost will be tasked with the bulk of design and development work as the project’s primary contractor, but each team member will play a vital role in its creation.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2024
Once the bulk of the plants are gathered at the plant yard, inspect them as well.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024
Moreover, Iger has spent the bulk of his second term getting Disney back on track, and shareholders have rewarded his efforts.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024
Underground comix artist and publisher Denis Kitchen has put the bulk of his extensive collection of original artwork on the block, including work by legendary creators like Will Eisner, Robert Crumb, Harvey Kurtzman, and Kitchen himself.
—Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
His review remains ongoing, said a Boeing spokesperson in a statement to Fortune.
For Calhoun, the bulk of his more than $20 million in pay was supposed to come from his long-term incentive pay award, which had a target of $17 million.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2024
Creech, 73, has been incarcerated in Idaho for nearly 50 years, the bulk of that time on death row.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2024
Perez is set to handle the bulk of the games with Fermin operating in a backup role.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024
Jessie Opoien, Journal Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2024
Lunar Outpost will be tasked with the bulk of design and development work as the project’s primary contractor, but each team member will play a vital role in its creation.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2024
Once the bulk of the plants are gathered at the plant yard, inspect them as well.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024
Moreover, Iger has spent the bulk of his second term getting Disney back on track, and shareholders have rewarded his efforts.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024
Underground comix artist and publisher Denis Kitchen has put the bulk of his extensive collection of original artwork on the block, including work by legendary creators like Will Eisner, Robert Crumb, Harvey Kurtzman, and Kitchen himself.
—Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
His review remains ongoing, said a Boeing spokesperson in a statement to Fortune.
For Calhoun, the bulk of his more than $20 million in pay was supposed to come from his long-term incentive pay award, which had a target of $17 million.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2024
Creech, 73, has been incarcerated in Idaho for nearly 50 years, the bulk of that time on death row.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2024
Perez is set to handle the bulk of the games with Fermin operating in a backup role.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024
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“The bulk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20bulk. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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