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A group of top-10 players - including Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff and Jannik Sinner - are demanding the four Grand Slams give a larger chunk of their revenue in prize money.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

In other words, out-of-pocket spending takes a big chunk of retirees’ resources, and the 10% increase in Medicare Part B premiums suggests there is no relief on the horizon.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Some have raised safety concerns of potential "traffic jams" on Everest after delays caused by a large, dangerous chunk of glacier blocking the route up the mountain from Base Camp in Nepal.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

“There was a long chunk of time between symptoms and discovering what was wrong with me.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

“Eduardo didn’t tell us,” said Jake, busting up another chunk of stone with the sharp metal tip of his tool.

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein