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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Michael sang lead on the demo, and Guzman finished the bulk of it during the session’s final moments, blanketing the faux arpeggiated-guitar intro with a simple, three-note atmospheric part.
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Tom Roland, Billboard, 29 Jan. 2025
The report outlines how, for example, the National Association of Manufacturers, a trade association, sent his administration a wish list of 132 regulations to act on, and his government followed through on the bulk of them.
—Benji Jones, Vox, 28 Jan. 2025
While private banks may impose higher charges and fees, most investors will continue to park the bulk of their assets with the banks for greater peace of mind.
—Kevin Lim, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2025
Improve Digestive Health The insoluble fiber (the fiber that can't dissolve in water) in hazelnuts can help the intestines absorb water and increase the bulk of waste products, speeding their passage and expulsion.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 28 Jan. 2025
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Tom Roland, Billboard, 29 Jan. 2025
The report outlines how, for example, the National Association of Manufacturers, a trade association, sent his administration a wish list of 132 regulations to act on, and his government followed through on the bulk of them.
—Benji Jones, Vox, 28 Jan. 2025
While private banks may impose higher charges and fees, most investors will continue to park the bulk of their assets with the banks for greater peace of mind.
—Kevin Lim, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2025
Improve Digestive Health The insoluble fiber (the fiber that can't dissolve in water) in hazelnuts can help the intestines absorb water and increase the bulk of waste products, speeding their passage and expulsion.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 28 Jan. 2025
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“The bulk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20bulk. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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