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a considerable amount I have a bunch of thoughts on the matter, so grab a notepad

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bunch

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Recent Examples of bunch
Noun
Jonathan Daniels / Unsplash View 3 Images View gallery - 3 images Researchers at the University of Cambridge have identified a bunch of genes linked to obesity in dogs – and found the very same ones in humans predisposed to putting on weight too. New Atlas, 10 Mar. 2025 He’s been firing government workers left and right, cutting cost-inefficient programs that feed and bring water to a bunch of people in Africa that, really, nobody over here even knows, and in general doing the people’s bidding. Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
Verb
Once again, the GeForce RTX 5090 cards were bunched together at the 1080p resolution. Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PCMAG, 27 Jan. 2025 The hemline of the pants bunched overtop Pattinson’s chunky boots. Julia Teti, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bunch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bunch
Noun
  • Back inside the main party space, a crowd formed not far from the entrance.
    Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Mar. 2025
  • In December, a car crashed into a crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, west of Berlin, that resulted in five deaths and left more than 200 people injured.
    Rachel McRady, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • In Sacramento, a new batch of state lawmakers, elected partly by mad-as-hell voters and unscarred by past legislative battles over permitting changes, may be newly receptive to making big changes too.
    CalMatters, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2025
  • Well, this hard cider kit is easy to use and makes three batches of tart, dry cider.
    Christopher Murray, Fox News, 4 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • As part of the re-boot, the group has also made some operational changes, shutting its U.S. distribution center, selling its London offices, and reducing headcount and the overall cost base.
    Samantha Conti, WWD, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The groups challenging the firings in court say that was a lie, and Judge Alsup appeared inclined to agree during a court hearing last month.
    Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 11 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The performance combines puppetry, music, projections, and poetry to illuminate the legacy of Ukraine's blind bards.
    Katya Soldak, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
  • In 1911, motion picture pioneer John J. Murdock invested $6 million into a company called Kinemacolor, which used red and green filters in photography and projection.
    Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • He's written dozens of profiles of entrepreneurs across a variety of fields and done deep dives into technological trends from superconductors to space travel to pharmaceuticals.
    Alex Knapp, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
  • There are also about 60 other bottles of various Pappy Van Winkle expressions, eight bottles of A.H. Hirsch bourbon, and dozens of bottles of Eagle Rare, Four Roses, George T. Stagg, and WhistlePig Boss Hog.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Offerman also poked fun at himself with quips about his monotone voice and his appearance.
    EW.com, EW.com, 3 Mar. 2025
  • Read more Adrien Brody gives powerful Oscar speech after Best Actor win The worst Super Bowl ads of 2025 Hulu's Oscars gaffe, email error sparks anger During the ceremony, Oscars host Conan O'Brien poked fun at the Dune star's outfit color choice.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • One morning last month during the first week of camp, Weinstein paused the pitching machine and summoned a trio of Cubs catchers to huddle around him.
    Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
  • No doubt during frigid winter days, some pro-democracy protesters huddled in the Sushiya to stay warm and in the process ordered a few rolls.
    Tim Mak, Bon Appétit, 6 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Editor’s tip: If scent is a major trigger, these packs also come in calming lavender, a bright citrus, and a warm citrus and cedar mix.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 4 Mar. 2025
  • The trailer can carry the pack, or the pack can carry the trailer, providing the versatility to navigate variable terrain ranging from wide, meandering paths to rough talus ascents.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2025

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