chunk

Example Sentences

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The heftiest chunk of her pay comes from a nontaxable stipend travel nurses earn to cover their living expenses.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

We lost a huge chunk of bands that were the stepping stones for where we’re at now.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

In short, while retirees have a variety of health-insurance arrangements, out-of-pocket health spending took a substantial chunk out of Social Security benefits and total income — except for low-income people who are covered by Medicaid.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

He missed a chunk of last season treating a diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis and the Spurs didn’t overreact.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

She picked up a chunk of jagged black obsidian and crept to the left.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan