bunch
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DHS consolidated a whole bunch of agencies under its auspices, from the Coast Guard to Federal Emergency Management Agency, but its most consequential new department was the U.S.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026
He took my blood and sent it off to be tested for testosterone as well as a bunch of other things, including thyroid and iron levels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
The break was caught with around 23km remaining, setting up the bunch sprint finale.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
The Rahims had always been a spirited bunch when eating together, constantly interrupting each other in a friendly competition for airtime.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026
“It’s just a bunch of rags,” she said.
From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold
Some stands sold small cartons of cherry tomatoes for $7, bunches of kale for $4 and a mixed-salad bag for $5.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
Throw in four bunches of baby bok choy and stir to coat them in flavored oil.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
“Some people never watch their movies, which is shocking to me. I’ve seen all of my movies bunches of times. I’ve watched ‘Thelma & Louise’ dozens of times.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2026
Several bunches of flowers were left at the scene on Sunday, following the death.
From BBC ● May 3, 2026
Since Mags seems to have no ill effects from the nuts, Peeta collects bunches of them and fries them by bouncing them off the force field.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
McNealy, the son of a Silicon Valley billionaire, sits alongside fellow American Alex Smalley atop a bunched leaderboard which continues to feature some surprising names near the summit.
From BBC ● May 16, 2026
Cassidy, Trump-endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow, and state treasurer John Fleming have been relatively bunched in the polling.
From Slate ● May 16, 2026
"I feel like it's always very bunched here," said Canada's Taylor.
From Barron's ● Jan. 18, 2026
He says he knows from experience the perilous nature of racing, with jockeys balanced over a saddle the size of a large handkerchief and horses bunched together running up to 40 miles an hour.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2025
Dad, who knew that Mother’s favorite poet was Browning and suspected where the Robert came from, nevertheless bunched the fingers of his right hand, kissed their tips, and threw his hand into the air.
From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
In a 3-1 loss to the Giants, the Dodgers scored their only run by bunching four walks in one hitless inning.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026
Even those who missed the boat on opening a DAF last year might find it useful for bunching deductions into one tax year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 6, 2026
Charitable contributions and charitable bunching are other options, LeCong says.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2025
This phenomenon is known as "bus bunching", and it can be annoying.
From BBC ● Jan. 17, 2024
I said, “Uggggh ...” A little crowd of kids started bunching up around us and Byron decided it was time to put on a show.
From "The Watsons Go to Birmingham" by Christopher Paul Curtis
