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as in to prepare
to put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form
composed a statement on this hot-button issue that managed to satisfy absolutely no one
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2
as in to comprise
to be all the substance of
the earth's crust is composed of mostly silicon with several other elements in smaller amounts
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as in to calm
to free from distress or disturbance
the first order of business was to compose the injured pedestrian
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As a nonprofit education association representing public education in the state, the California School Boards Association (CSBA) is composed of 970 local educational agencies—a total of 97% of the state’s public school districts and offices of education are members.
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Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2025
To capture the photo above, the drone was left in a hover at the correct altitude, then rotated and the camera pitch was adjusted to compose the photo.
—James Abbott, Space.com, 22 June 2025
Establish a special litigation division within the Law Department: The special litigation division will be composed of a cadre of experienced city lawyers to strategically and aggressively defend the city’s long-term interests.
—Paul Vallas, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
Often composed of three to five plants braided together to form one trunk, the money tree can grow up to 2 feet per year!
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 13 June 2025
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Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2025
To capture the photo above, the drone was left in a hover at the correct altitude, then rotated and the camera pitch was adjusted to compose the photo.
—James Abbott, Space.com, 22 June 2025
Establish a special litigation division within the Law Department: The special litigation division will be composed of a cadre of experienced city lawyers to strategically and aggressively defend the city’s long-term interests.
—Paul Vallas, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
Often composed of three to five plants braided together to form one trunk, the money tree can grow up to 2 feet per year!
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 13 June 2025
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So, the National Weather Service has been working closely with FIFA’s safety and security chief to develop plans for all 11 U.S. cities preparing to host World Cup games next year.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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This area is fairly rugged, so be prepared for a hike and wear appropriate clothing and shoes.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
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Such costs comprised a shade under a quarter of club revenues last year.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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Asian, Black, and Hispanic men comprised 37 (7.4 percent), eight (1.6 percent), and 17 (3.4 percent) of the CEOs, respectively.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
20 June 2025
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Myung-gi tries to calm him down, but a sobbing Player 39 has already made up his mind and throws himself off the edge.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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An agent with a baseball hat and FBI vest pats his heart and appears to be talking to him and trying to calm him down.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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On-screen text follows, reminding us that the virus laid waste to the UK, which was quarantined to contain the evil, with survivors there being left to fend for themselves.—
Mark Meszoros,
Boston Herald,
19 June 2025
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The drink, made with real fruit and no artificial flavors or colors, costs $2.99 and is said to contain only 250 calories.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2025
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The study divided 54 subjects into three groups, and asked them to write several essays using OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s search engine, and nothing at all, respectively.—
Time,
Time,
27 June 2025
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The 6-3 decision, written by Justice Amy Coney Barrett, could dramatically reshape how citizenship is granted in the United States.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
27 June 2025
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Since the revolution, citizens have continued to gather to exercise free speech and to debate what constitutes civil liberties and human rights at Faneuil Hall.—
Lisa Meyers McClintick,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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Last week, senior US District Judge Charles Breyer ruled that Trump had not satisfied any of the requirements that must be met to call up a state’s National Guard and that the demonstrations did not constitute an insurrection.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
20 June 2025
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Then, lulled by the sound of a uke, a luau reeled me in.—
New York Times Games,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Yarbrough lulled the Dodgers’ hitters to sleep with his side-arm arsenal featuring a four-seam fastball that topped out at an out-of-fashion 89.5 mph and a sinker that only reached 87.5 mph.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
1 June 2025
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Joe Sargent/Getty Images More news: Colts' Anthony Richardson Provides Major Update Amid Injury Concerns Rodgers has been through the unfortunate aspect of having to mentor his replacement, which happened when the Green Bay Packers drafted Jordan Love.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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Despite the endless flurry of chatter and speculation during the six-week span from the NBA combine to draft night, this stretch of the offseason is typically a dead period for new information.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
24 June 2025
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“Compose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compose. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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