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hulking

[huhl-king] / ˈhʌl kɪŋ /


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There is no more iconic stadium at this tournament than Mexico’s hulking Estadio Azteca, which has hosted Pelé, Maradona and generations of terrified American players.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Millions will be spent to regild the hulking Art Deco statues that buttress Arlington Memorial Bridge.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The ship itself is built to navigate frigid waters featuring hulking chunks of ice.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

The Museo del Galeon, which focuses on the hulking Espiritu Santo, aims to tell the story of Spain's 250-year-long Pacific galleon trade from the perspective of the Filipinos who built and crewed the towering vessels.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Kendra felt comforted just looking at the hulking goliath of earth and stone.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull




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