chunk

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A chunk of bone discovered on a beach by a schoolgirl could be up to half a million years old, according to an evolutionary biologist.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The bulk of that sale was triggered under a November 2025 plan, securities filings show, but a $17.2 million chunk wasn’t linked to a trading plan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Ultimately these new manufacturers snapped up a chunk of the American auto business, with brands such as Toyota, Honda and Nissan and their high-quality, fuel-efficient models.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The 26-year-old from Bristol works in a care home and a chunk of her income goes on driving lessons, with her instructor charging students £80 for a two-hour lesson.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

To keep him, Morgan Stanley promised to pay him, and his traders, an even bigger chunk of GPCG’s profits.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis