comprised of

idiom

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

Examples of comprised of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web About 9% of WEC Energy Group's generating portfolio is comprised of wind, solar and hydro power. Karl Ebert, Journal Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2024 Typically comprised of Japanese entities with a stake in the project as investors or rights holders, production committees can be slow to make decisions and resistant to foreign participation. Mark Schilling, Variety, 16 Mar. 2024 The advisory group's membership is predominately comprised of hunters and trappers of furbearers, a group of mammals that includes coyotes, badgers, beavers, foxes, and otters. Jennifer Dixon, Detroit Free Press, 15 Mar. 2024 The gelatinous creature's body is comprised of more than 95% water, the Monterey Bay Aquarium reports. Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2024 Little Big Town, comprised of Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Phillip Sweet and Jimi Westbrook, will play their 13th CMT Awards show, and Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush are set to reunite for their first CMT Awards performance since 2011. Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2024 The rate of inflation is measured by the consumer price index (CPI), which is comprised of a basket of goods and services used to track price changes for consumers. Mike Patton, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024 This news release may contain forward-looking information which is not comprised of historical facts. Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2024 Officials say the project is comprised of a series of roadway improvements designed to meet traffic flow and safety needs. Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 27 Mar. 2024

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“Comprised of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comprised%20of. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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