consist of
verb
consisted of; consisting of; consists of
: to be formed or made up of (specified things or people)
Breakfast consisted of cereal, fruit, and orange juice.
Coal consists mostly of carbon.
His wardrobe consists almost entirely of jeans and T-shirts.
The crowd consisted mainly/largely of teenage girls.
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The expectation loop consists of valuations, capital flows, forecasts, narratives, and investor enthusiasm.
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Robert Ginsburg, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The joint powers committee consists of the mayor, one city council member, and one community member each from Carlsbad and Oceanside.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
Despite the name, not all Chinatowns are limited to Chinese shops and restaurants; ethnic enclaves consisting of any range of Asian businesses could fall under the umbrella.
—Candy Hom - For The Ajc, AJC.com, 31 May 2026
The paper consisted of thirty-four pages, and had a cover price of fifteen cents.
—Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 31 May 2026
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Robert Ginsburg, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The joint powers committee consists of the mayor, one city council member, and one community member each from Carlsbad and Oceanside.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
Despite the name, not all Chinatowns are limited to Chinese shops and restaurants; ethnic enclaves consisting of any range of Asian businesses could fall under the umbrella.
—Candy Hom - For The Ajc, AJC.com, 31 May 2026
The paper consisted of thirty-four pages, and had a cover price of fifteen cents.
—Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 31 May 2026
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“Consist of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consist%20of. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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