as in to comprise
to be made up of
those cookies consist of flour, butter, sugar, chocolate, and vanilla
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In the tracking week ending May 22, From Zero earned 14,000 equivalent album units (up 173%), with traditional album sales comprising 7,500 of that sum (up 531%).—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
29 May 2025 -
And today there’s a big casino with roller skating where Old Man Dill used to moor the three leaky skiffs which comprised his boat livery.—
Ted Janes,
Outdoor Life,
29 May 2025
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The Gold Bond Defense Stick contains ingredients that not only help prevent friction but also soothe the skin, such as aloe.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
26 May 2025
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For example, foods containing the slow-release carbohydrate sweetener sucromalt help people with diabetes prevent blood sugar spikes, and hypoallergenic infant formula can be lifesaving for infants that cannot digest milk at a young age.—
Paul Dawson,
The Conversation,
26 May 2025
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The impressive ensemble cast also includes Regina King, Margaret Qualley, Amy Brenneman, Liv Tyler, and Ann Dowd.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
26 May 2025
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Stuart would pack their trunks with clothes and supplies, including Uno cards and water guns, and cover them with stickers for drop-off.—
Sheila Yount,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
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“Consist (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consist%20%28of%29. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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