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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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The festival featured a range of 252 titles (comprising features, shorts, series and immersive works) hailing from 79 countries this year, with 41 percent of works from female and non-binary filmmakers.
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Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Cattelan was unanimously selected for the honor by a jury comprising Emma Lavigne, director of the Pinault Collection, Paris; Sam Keller, director of the Fondation Beyeler, Basel; and Klaus Biesenbach, director of the Neue Nationalgalerie, Berlin.
—News Desk, Artforum, 6 Nov. 2025
For the purposes of this guide, the American South comprises Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, and Atlanta.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
The first 10 episodes comprised season 2, with the remaining 10 slated for the upcoming third season, Entertainment Weekly can confirm.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2025
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Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Cattelan was unanimously selected for the honor by a jury comprising Emma Lavigne, director of the Pinault Collection, Paris; Sam Keller, director of the Fondation Beyeler, Basel; and Klaus Biesenbach, director of the Neue Nationalgalerie, Berlin.
—News Desk, Artforum, 6 Nov. 2025
For the purposes of this guide, the American South comprises Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, and Atlanta.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
The first 10 episodes comprised season 2, with the remaining 10 slated for the upcoming third season, Entertainment Weekly can confirm.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2025
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Verb
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Dominique could hardly contain himself in his seat.—
Mirin Fader,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Some fruit pits and seeds, like those in apples and pears, contain traces of cyanide, which is harmful to birds.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
6 Jan. 2026
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These statements do not constitute and cannot replace investment advice.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Its justification is that the painting’s imagery and its inclusion in a state museum could constitute a violation of the Fair Campaign Practices Act, which prohibits government institutions like History Colorado Center from making contributions to a candidate running for office.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
6 Nov. 2025
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Molinaro’s visit will include a ride on the Blue Line and a roundtable with local officials and business leaders, according to Cagle.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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All programs — including athletics, community education and adult education — are cancelled Thursday and Friday.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Material Many menstrual cups are composed of medical-grade silicone, which is perfect for anyone with a latex allergy.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Dressed in athleisure, Maduro appears composed, almost casual—closer to a figure en route to a tennis match than one forcibly removed from power.—
Debbie Millman,
Time,
7 Jan. 2026
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On he west side of 35W, agents formed a line along the Lake Street corridor.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Started from seed, this type of sedum is a vigorous grower, forming a tidy mound with strong, flop-free stems.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Comprise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprise. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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