How to Use bulky in a Sentence
bulky
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Much too big, bulky, and expensive to mail out to customers at scale.
— Andy Meek, BGR, 19 June 2022 -
His Santa is more neatly groomed than most with a tan and a bulky watch around his thick wrist.
— Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024 -
Others said a street layout for bulky Cup cars would present little chance for passing.
— Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 10 July 2022 -
Local media captured video and photos of the bulky weapon that police said was used to kill Abe.
— Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 8 July 2022 -
In all their chunky platform glory, these Vagabond loafers add a bit of height without feeling overly bulky.
— Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 6 July 2022 -
Years ago, surveillance cameras were expensive and bulky.
— Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 23 June 2022 -
Mow it low to the ground, leaving the grass clippings to add additional nitrogen to the soil, and remove any bulky weeds.
— Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2022 -
Audience members apparently recognized Hicks on stage, even in the bulky costume, and were chanting his name for the big reveal.
— Mary Colurso | McOlurso@al.com, al, 9 July 2022 -
Fernandez has defended his work, claiming that in the original comic books, the suits look like spray paint on a body—more like a second skin than a bulky, bullet-proof body covering.
— Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 7 July 2022 -
This spring, senior infielder Riley Mont wore a bulky black brace on her right knee outside of her West Aurora uniform pants.
— Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2022 -
The bone saw was bulky, and the Leatherman saw was too small.
— Matthew Every, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024 -
Cons The shape is bulkier and doesn't pack down when not in use.
— Rebecca Carhart, Peoplemag, 14 July 2023 -
Big and bulky ones will take up a lot of space in your toiletry bag.
— Daley Quinn, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2024 -
The city does not accept wet, moldy, dirty, or bulky items.
— Bailey Allen, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Nov. 2022 -
The wide shelf at the top can offer space for bulkier items.
— Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2024 -
The wide shelf at the top can offer space for bulkier items.
— Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2024 -
Say ‘bye’ to that old, bulky toolkit and ‘hello’ to this sleek son of a gun.
— Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2023 -
Some earmuffs can be big and bulky, getting in the way of your gun.
— Travis Smola, Field & Stream, 13 Mar. 2023 -
Parkas are on-trend and often look less bulky than down puffers.
— Amber Joglar, Popular Mechanics, 22 Nov. 2022 -
So, bulky winter clothes took up most of the space in our luggage.
— Essence, 29 July 2024 -
Due to its big and bulky head, this is not the best caulk gun for sealing cracks in tight spaces.
— Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Mar. 2024 -
The tongue base could be very big and bulky, again, reducing the airway size.
— Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 29 June 2023 -
As such, Laniakea is free of bulky beams and braces that hog space and spoil views.
— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2023 -
Makes pumping easy and doesn't feel bulky like a lot of pumping bras do.
— Laura Lajiness Kaupke, harpersbazaar.com, 22 Apr. 2023 -
Since this porch isn't very wide, the furniture couldn't be bulky.
— Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2022 -
A bit bulky and hard to store, so not ideal for small spaces.
— Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 24 Sep. 2023 -
However, the body of the tape measure is on the large side and may be too bulky to fit in the pocket of a tool belt.
— Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Nov. 2022 -
Also, the tight cuff might be too much for those with the unique combo of narrow feet and bulky calves.
— Douglas Schnitzspahn, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2023 -
This sleek and sporty watch has a bigger display than earlier renditions without feeling too bulky on your wrist.
— Melissa Epifano, EW.com, 29 Nov. 2024 -
Williams is in for a significant rehab ahead of him, particularly as a bulky player.
— Jared Weiss, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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