chunk
Example Sentences
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One problem is that a chunk of the fund consists of consumer packaged goods companies that are losing ground to smaller companies that are offering healthier products to appeal to consumers’ health push.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
Taiwan faces similar risks because it relies on Qatar for a large chunk of its helium supplies, Fitch said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
That is a 25% chunk of U.S. options exposure that has been creating mechanical sell orders and was due to roll off markets by March 20.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 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
My dad reached back sometimes and I gave him a chunk of the dense cake.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.