have (all) the makings of
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: to have the talent needed to become (someone successful)
He has (all) the makings of a great quarterback.
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Playing wideout in Baltimore, though, isn’t easy, and the Ravens now have the makings of a solid, mostly homegrown receiver corps.
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Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Rainfall showers, plenty of outdoor lounge space, minimalist furniture, and high-quality linens have all the makings of a posh stay.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 5 Apr. 2025
Defensive sectors with limited economic sensitivity like staples and utilities are outperforming — but those rarely have the makings of a good rally.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
With the 26-year-old Amaya and 21-year-old Moises Ballesteros, who opens this season at Triple-A, the Cubs have the makings of a catching combination that could be a financial value for at least the next few seasons.
—Phil Rogers, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Rainfall showers, plenty of outdoor lounge space, minimalist furniture, and high-quality linens have all the makings of a posh stay.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 5 Apr. 2025
Defensive sectors with limited economic sensitivity like staples and utilities are outperforming — but those rarely have the makings of a good rally.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
With the 26-year-old Amaya and 21-year-old Moises Ballesteros, who opens this season at Triple-A, the Cubs have the makings of a catching combination that could be a financial value for at least the next few seasons.
—Phil Rogers, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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