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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Lightning on the horizon: Expert safety measures for thunderstorms Lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times each year, with the bulk of these electrical discharges occurring during the summer months. Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 7 June 2025 Carriage fees make up the bulk of the revenue for regional sports networks. Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025 Meanwhile, the bulk of available positions come from health care, leisure and hospitality, and social assistance. Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 6 June 2025 With Weaver sidelined, Boone said that Williams, a two-time National League Reliever of the Year and an impending free agent, will handle the bulk of closing responsibilities moving forward. Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 3 June 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 14 Jun. 2025.

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