chunk

Example Sentences

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We lost a huge chunk of bands that were the stepping stones for where we’re at now.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

In other words, out-of-pocket spending takes a big chunk of retirees’ resources, and the 10% increase in Medicare Part B premiums suggests there is no relief on the horizon.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Some have raised safety concerns of potential "traffic jams" on Everest after delays caused by a large, dangerous chunk of glacier blocking the route up the mountain from Base Camp in Nepal.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Hundreds of mountaineers and their guides have been stranded for the past few weeks at the Everest Base Camp in Nepal after a huge chunk of ice blocked their only viable route.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Sciron hopped to the nearest chunk of limestone that was the right size for a footstool.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan