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hulking

[huhl-king] / ˈhʌl kɪŋ /


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Millions will be spent to regild the hulking Art Deco statues that buttress Arlington Memorial Bridge.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The ship itself is built to navigate frigid waters featuring hulking chunks of ice.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 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

Before the mid-1970s, computers were hulking mainframes housed in climate-controlled rooms, accessible mainly to governments and large corporations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 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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