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bulk

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in bulk
in large quantities or amounts, rather than smaller, more convenient quantities or amounts. Jane always bought office supplies in bulk to save money. Dave purchased cereal in bulk because his family used so much of it.

bulk up somebody/something also bulk somebody/something up
to make someone or something stronger or more powerful National Guard soldiers were bulking up airport security in the state. We have to be careful with his weight training not to bulk him up too much.
See also: up


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