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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
These bonds comprise 10% of our pension fund’s holdings.
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
Another is comprised of multi-tenant centers that provide the same service for more than one outfit.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Miami-Dade Corrections The arrests coincide with the launch of the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office human trafficking task force, comprising 70 law enforcement agencies, including state and federal partners, ahead of the FIFA World Cup games.
—Anna McAllister, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Amon is not a character featured in the source material, which comprises 2013's PlayStation-released The Last of Us, 2020's The Last of Us Part II, and the alternate-media companion stories.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
Another is comprised of multi-tenant centers that provide the same service for more than one outfit.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Miami-Dade Corrections The arrests coincide with the launch of the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office human trafficking task force, comprising 70 law enforcement agencies, including state and federal partners, ahead of the FIFA World Cup games.
—Anna McAllister, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Amon is not a character featured in the source material, which comprises 2013's PlayStation-released The Last of Us, 2020's The Last of Us Part II, and the alternate-media companion stories.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026
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The Chiefs Hall of Honor on the second-level concourse contains the organization’s four Super Bowl trophies, memorabilia, exhibits and documents, and there is no admission to walk through history.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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The farm system does not contain an endless supply of prospects.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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What constitutes a good concealer?—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
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Together, the cord and placenta constitute one of the most specialized temporary organs in vertebrate biology, functional for precisely the duration required and dismantled at birth.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Brianna and Kierianna Long now face several charges in connection with the May 30 incident, including assault with intent to murder, assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder and assault with a dangerous weapon, according to local reports.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Trump has frequently complained that Obama’s deal included the transport of cash from the US to Iran.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Repetition is composed of a novelist’s remembrances of her teenage girlhood, a tumultuous time no matter what.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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At the Met Gala, Imah looked composed without appearing rehearsed into stiffness.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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Thekla’s war on Stardom AEW women’s world champion Thekla has set her eyes on Stardom and re-opened the wound that formed following her departure from New Japan Pro-Wrestling.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Acra described it as a fresh take on her beloved caftans, pointing out the looped draping technique that forms a billowy cape at the back.—
Ari Stark,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
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“Comprise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprise. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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