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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
Whispering Pines, as the bayside spread is called, comprises a 5,400-square-foot abode featuring custom copper artwork on both the exterior and interior and lush tropical gardens valued at $1 million.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 27 May 2025
The Multifamily segment develops high-quality multifamily rental properties, and the Lennar Other segment comprises investments in technology initiatives directly or indirectly related to improving its business.
—Joe Cornell, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
In 2024, Chinese nationals comprised approximately 20 percent of Harvard's international student enrollment.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Differently, the Timeless collection comprises bold-colored stones and refined metal finishes–both bring a refreshing touch to classic tennis bracelets and earrings.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 23 May 2025
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 27 May 2025
The Multifamily segment develops high-quality multifamily rental properties, and the Lennar Other segment comprises investments in technology initiatives directly or indirectly related to improving its business.
—Joe Cornell, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
In 2024, Chinese nationals comprised approximately 20 percent of Harvard's international student enrollment.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Differently, the Timeless collection comprises bold-colored stones and refined metal finishes–both bring a refreshing touch to classic tennis bracelets and earrings.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 23 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 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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Nothing provided on this site constitutes tax advice.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Even as the likes of Sen. Bernie Sanders warned Redstone that any deal with Trump could constitute a violation of federal bribery laws, some CBS News staffers took McMahon’s exit as a sign that a settlement could be imminent.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
28 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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Photo : Chopard Choker composed of tanzanite beads (599.50 cts) featuring a floral motif in ethical 18-carat white gold set with brilliant-cut diamonds (20.79 cts).—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
20 May 2025
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Rather than being confined to an application for composing code, the agent appears as just another programmer on the team.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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These incidents—one an expression of striving in the sky, the other a horrific crashing-to-earth—form the two poles of the novel, which comes down on the side of uplift.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
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The League of Women Voters, formed out of the National American Woman Suffrage Association, lobbied Congress for married women’s independent citizenship.—
Time,
Time,
19 May 2025
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“Comprise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprise. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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