chunk

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Carney said that as envisaged, about a third, or 40, of the GlobalEye produced would be assembled in Canada, creating about 3,000 jobs in the aerospace sector—a good chunk of it in Quebec.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

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

A big chunk of the cost of producing eggs comes from buying the grain the hens eat, heating their sheds and transporting the eggs.

From BBC • May 24, 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

"That's a good chunk for each of you," she said.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone