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Ultimately these new manufacturers snapped up a chunk of the American auto business, with brands such as Toyota, Honda and Nissan and their high-quality, fuel-efficient models.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The 26-year-old from Bristol works in a care home and a chunk of her income goes on driving lessons, with her instructor charging students £80 for a two-hour lesson.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Wallace has noticed prices for her Easter favorites, such as Russell Stover’s milk chocolate Easter bunnies, have taken a bigger chunk out of her budget each year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

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

She dropped like a chunk of fossilized dinosaur bone.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein