chunk

Example Sentences

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He did sell a chunk of his wildly profitable Apple position.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

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

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

I let my spoonful of cherry chunk ice cream melt into a tiny circle on my tongue.

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff