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Example Sentences

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A significant chunk of recent growth has been driven by healthcare spending from an aging population, a trend he described as a double-edged sword.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Hedge funds sold off a big chunk of their positions early in 2026 after Brazilian authorities said they expected a record year in coffee production.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Kelly Norton, 50, spends a good chunk of the year travelling around Europe in her camper van along with her husband and their 11-year-old dog Vinny.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Until that cash comes out of the shadows, China’s economic recovery, and a big chunk of global corporate growth tied to it, will remain stuck in limbo.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

I slammed it against the railing hard enough that I took a chunk out of the wooden trim.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros