bulking
Britishnoun
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the expansion of excavated material to a volume greater than that of the excavation from which it came
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an increase in the volume of dry sand when its moisture content is increased
Example Sentences
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Jason Schloetzer, a business professor at Georgetown University, said in an interview that tech companies were still shrinking staff after bulking up during the pandemic.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 1, 2026
Citi has been bulking up its banker ranks under new banking head Vis Raghavan, who joined from JPMorgan in 2024.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026
DoorDash is bulking up internationally, acquiring Deliveroo in the U.K. to deepen its European footprint.
From Barron's • Dec. 10, 2025
One week, when his defense gave up over 400 rushing yards, he responded by buying huge tubs of peanut butter, convinced more sandwiches could be the key to bulking up his defensive front.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2025
“Looks like the away team really puts an emphasis on bulking up.”
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
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