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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We do have enough stock market-history to know that the companies bulking up their assets probably will trail the market as a group.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
He had to "change everything" about himself for the role, from growing an "awful beard" to changing his hair and bulking up his muscles.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026
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
DoorDash is bulking up internationally, acquiring Deliveroo in the U.K. to deepen its European footprint.
From Barron's • Dec. 10, 2025
“Looks like the away team really puts an emphasis on bulking up.”
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
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