chunk

Example Sentences

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Lilly added that, because a big chunk of their business is Canadian, they risk "no reputational penalty in the US" for deciding to move their production.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

A record number of 274 people scaled Mount Everest via Nepal on Wednesday, after a late start to this year's spring season due to a huge chunk of ice blocking the climbing route.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

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 short, while retirees have a variety of health-insurance arrangements, out-of-pocket health spending took a substantial chunk out of Social Security benefits and total income — except for low-income people who are covered by Medicaid.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Now he stopped to sniff at an ice chunk, and patted it with one paw.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver