comprise

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as in to contain
to be made up of the mall comprises three department stores and 80 smaller shops selling specialized goods

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as in to constitute
to be all the substance of at the time, about 100,000 fighting men and women comprised our military force in that country

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Recent Examples of comprise Across both campuses, the Class of 2029 comprises nearly 200 students. Chase Jordan july 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2025 In return, the British Museum will loan to museums in Normandy objects including the Lewis Chessmen, a group of chess pieces found on Scotland’s Isle of Lewis and dating to around the twelfth century, and the Sutton Hoo collection, comprising artifacts retrieved from an Anglo-Saxon burial ship. News Desk, Artforum, 10 July 2025 The interior comprises three floors, the first two are dedicated to an exhibition that showcases the brand's culture and history, with a cafe sitting at the top. Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025 The writing team comprises Karen Walton (Orphan Black), Perry Chafe (St. Pierre), and Natty Zavitz (Edging). Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 1 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for comprise
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  • The memo also contains a link to about 11 hours of footage of Epstein in his cell released as proof of his suicide—which quickly faced more scrutiny after viewers realized about a minute of footage was missing.
    Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
  • But the binders contained information that had largely already been in the public domain.
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  • And if brutally detaining overwhelmingly peaceful gardeners, farmhands, and construction workers who came to America to build a life constitutes an emergency, what doesn’t?
    Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
  • Nothing provided on this site constitutes tax advice.
    Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
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  • While wedding planning, the pair was inspired by Alyssa's older sister, who included couples trivia at her reception.
    Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 12 July 2025
  • Taco Bell crispy chicken tacos and burritos (AKA wraps) Earlier this summer, Taco Bell debuted a new lineup of crispy chicken menu items that include tacos and burritos after a successful trial with chicken nuggets.
    Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 12 July 2025
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  • Natural gas is almost entirely composed of methane, a greenhouse gas that's far more potent than carbon dioxide.
    Camila Domonoske, NPR, 8 July 2025
  • Last December, a task force co-led by Rashid and composed of Pritzker administration officials, educators and other lawmakers compiled a report detailing some of the risks presented by AI.
    Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025
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  • Trimming the leaf blades reduces plant stress by directing the plant to form new roots instead of maintaining foliage.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2025
  • However, two criteria must be met by Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court to form a legal basis for a ban.
    Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 6 July 2025

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“Comprise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprise. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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