comprised of

idiom

: made up of
The play is comprised of three acts.

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Under the state constitution, the gifting of certain state properties requires approval by a collective decision-making body comprised of the attorney general, the chief financial officer and the commissioner of agriculture as well as the governor. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025 The Silver family is comprised of Boston District Attorney Mae Silver (Gloria Reuben), Boston PD Detective Lena Silver, Police Superintendent Sarah Silver (Maggie Lawson), rookie cop Jonah Silver (Marcus Scribner) and renowned Baptist pastor Reverend Edwin Peters (Ernie Hudson). Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025 Under Florida’s constitution, the gifting of certain state properties must be approved by a decision-making body comprised of the governor, attorney general, chief financial officer and commissioner of agriculture. Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025 According to the resolution, the GSF, will have a ceiling of 5,550 individuals; 5,500 uniformed personnel, comprised of both military and police personnel, and 50 civilians. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for comprised of

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“Comprised of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comprised%20of. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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