often makings plural
the basic elements from which something can be developed
she has all the makings of an excellent leader, but she needs some experience first
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The part of the show that will deal with the recent fires in the Los Angeles area is really about community, a love of home and a love of L.A. as a place for movie making and creative visionaries.—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025 Reese has made noticeable progress in a few key areas with Unrivaled: passing in the open court, decision making with the ball in her hands and efficiency finishing at the rim.—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
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Gonsolin attempted to return in late 2024 — even making three rehab starts — but wasn't activated during the postseason.—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025 That favourable matchup gives Barcelona a 69 per cent chance of making the semi-finals, the highest among all teams left in the competition.—Anantaajith Raghuraman, The Athletic, 11 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for making
Investor Impact And Final Thoughts Investors should approach the potential for privatization of further industries in the U.S. with a balanced perspective, recognizing both the potential for financial gain and the broader societal impacts.
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Cicely Jones,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
He's been trying to figure out how to live without it for three years and now the potential of getting it back exists.
In many regions, this time-consuming task prevents them from fully participating in education or income-generating activities, caring for family, and achieving their potential.
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Matt Damon,
TIME,
22 Mar. 2025
Ahead, Valles breaks down how to use hair rollers and shares a step-by-step guide for achieving the bouncy, beautiful hairstyle.
While speaking independently, James and Josh concurred that AI, electronic trading platforms, and algorithmic trading is creating a technological arms race.
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Barnet Sherman,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
His retirement saw the end of an era, creating a vacuum in a sport closely tethered to his name and achievements.
Leaders should focus on outcomes, not hours, ensuring that in-office mandates drive tangible benefits rather than fulfilling outdated management preferences.
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Jason Wingard,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Elizabeth Lilly started her own asset management firm in 2017, fulfilling a dream three decades in the making.
Potentially more than 46,000 vehicles could require the fix, Tesla said, while conservatively estimating that only 1 percent of cars are likely defective.
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Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
20 Mar. 2025
The dolphin deaths that are happening on the beaches are making this event even more tragic, Warner said, estimating that by the start of this week, more than 50 dolphins just in Los Angeles County had died.
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Erika I. Ritchie,
Orange County Register,
20 Mar. 2025
The campaign included videos of the students re-enacting scenes from the film and posting them online with the hashtag #bacontopayson.
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Lori A Bashian Fox News,
Fox News,
13 Mar. 2025
Attaining Reimbursement Parity While states are making progress in enacting parity laws between telemedicine and in-hospital providers, the exact wording varies by state.
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