comprised of

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: made up of
The play is comprised of three acts.

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The lineup — listed in full at the bottom of this post — is comprised of films from 60 countries. Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Jan. 2025 It is comprised of over 400 chapters with more than 26,000 members. News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025 The remainder of the council is comprised of Diana Reed for District 1, Barbara Domer for District 3, Jack Pupillo for District 4 and Peter Anderson for District 5. Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025 The highlight of the dinner is the serving of the haggis, a traditional Scottish pudding comprised of a sheep's heart, liver, and lungs diced with onions, oatmeal, suet, spices, and salt and cooked in a sheep’s stomach. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for comprised of 

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“Comprised of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comprised%20of. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.

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