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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But critics noted that the bulk of San Diego’s new units are market-rate, and the city is much further behind pace approving subsidized units for moderate-income and low-income residents.
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David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
With most shows now getting the bulk of their 18-49 viewers via streaming, that’s a notable accomplishment.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
Local governments provide services that include transportation and meal deliveries while federal programs such as Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security provide the bulk of the support.
—Carli Teproff, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
Even if Williamson plays at an All-Star level for the bulk of the schedule, the Pelicans have other issues.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
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David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
With most shows now getting the bulk of their 18-49 viewers via streaming, that’s a notable accomplishment.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
Local governments provide services that include transportation and meal deliveries while federal programs such as Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security provide the bulk of the support.
—Carli Teproff, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
Even if Williamson plays at an All-Star level for the bulk of the schedule, the Pelicans have other issues.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
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“The bulk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20bulk. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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