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hulking

[huhl-king] / ˈhʌl kɪŋ /


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The brisket—which is also served on a hulking 13-ounce sandwich for $13.49—is smoked daily for up to 14 hours at the company’s 50-plus locations across a dozen states.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Donald Gibb, the actor who played the hulking fraternity bro Ogre in “Revenge of the Nerds” and Ray “Tiny” Jackson in “Bloodsport,” has died.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 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

Right now the site is a lattice of hulking steel frames covering an area the size of 30 football pitches, interspersed with cranes, earth movers and drainage channels.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

I loved the hulking Gustloff with its thick steel walls and multiple levels.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys




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