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bulge

[buhlj] / bʌldʒ /




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By contrast, stars in the galactic bulge are older and tend to be richer in elements such as silicon, oxygen, and magnesium.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

The tank heated up in recent days and started to bulge.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

He was so effective guarding Millogo despite having three fouls that Notre Dame turned a five-point halftime lead into a 20-point bulge through three quarters en route to a 71-48 victory.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2026

These tides typically occur during a new or full moon, causing the oceans to bulge a bit more than usual.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025

Geologists did a hasty survey and discovered that a large area of the park had developed an ominous bulge.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson




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