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bulk

[buhlk] / bʌlk /




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But the bulk of the new levies are designed to be permanent.

From Salon Aug. 16, 2026

On 3 August, shipping security firm Vanguard reported the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier Minoan Pioneer was struck by a projectile near Oman.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

The bulk of U.S.-bound exports are exempt from tariffs, under the terms of the existing U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade pact.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

Many items can be customized, repackaged and branded for bulk buyers.

From MarketWatch Aug. 12, 2026

The sand was the finest in the world, and there was no bulk to it whatsoever, and, at first, no unpleasantness.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman

He said he appreciated calls for "quality guardrails" but warned that "we lack the regulatory authority that put those guardrails in place" on the bulks list.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

While it bulks up, the expansion in its markets’ business balance sheet also weighed on Wells Fargo’s net interest margin in the first quarter, the bank told analysts.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 29, 2026

Congress intended for the FDA to “refer to a substantive body of evidence about the safety and effectiveness” of ingredients put on the bulks list, she said.

From Salon Apr. 4, 2026

For a man who has always emphasised his desire to play good football, he cannot have enjoyed what he has seen for bulks of this season.

From BBC Mar. 21, 2026

Five boys and a girl had forged those scars with the bulks of their unborn selves.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols

China has bulked up its coast guard with the world’s longest coast guard patrol ships and the addition of converted naval vessels.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

The Navy had bulked up its escort system with militarized barges and other fortifications.

From The Wall Street Journal May 5, 2026

For the series, Gadd bulked up to become more physically imposing: “Someone like Ruben, they wear their life in their body, they’re heavy set. It’s not ripped. It’s bulky. It’s natural to him.”

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 23, 2026

Those enhancements include better brand assortment, enhanced in-store experience, bulked up staffing, and seamless digital integration.

From Barron's Mar. 18, 2026

He wasn’t bulked up like Ares, but he radiated power.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan

Jason Schloetzer, a business professor at Georgetown University, said in an interview that tech companies were still shrinking staff after bulking up during the pandemic.

From MarketWatch Feb. 1, 2026

Manager Arne Slot has spoken about Wirtz and Ekitike bulking up in order to thrive in the Premier League, with the German undertaking a weight-gain programme and focusing on building muscle, durability and improving recovery.

From BBC Dec. 27, 2025

DoorDash is bulking up internationally, acquiring Deliveroo in the U.K. to deepen its European footprint.

From Barron's Dec. 10, 2025

At the time, Paramount’s management attributed the cuts to the decline of cable television subscriptions and an increased emphasis on bulking up its streaming TV business.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 29, 2025

“Looks like the away team really puts an emphasis on bulking up.”

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan




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