chunk

Example Sentences

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War has played a part in pushing copper prices to records, because the fighting choked off supplies of sulfuric acid needed to produce a big chunk of the world’s copper.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 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

The funds allow people to contribute a chunk of money and take a tax deduction, then donate to charities over time through grant recommendations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Rather than cover more than 2,400 miles in a single trip, he has done what many American “roadies” do: biting off one chunk at a time.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

A chunk of rock seemed to melt, and the octopus reappeared.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown