How to Use constitute in a Sentence
constitute
verb- Women constitute 70 percent of the student population at the college.
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So what constitutes a ‘war crime’?
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 8 Apr. 2026
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But this would constitute a blank check for a foreign war.
—Charlie Hunt, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2026
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Does that constitute a protest and does one of us have to stay outside?
—Joseph Gerth, The Courier-Journal, 5 June 2018
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Wood or stone walls and maybe a glimpse of a garden constitute the views.
—Mike Dunne, SFChronicle.com, 21 Jan. 2020
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That could constitute a war crime, experts warn.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
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Back in action One game does not constitute the end of a slump.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2025
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And while all constitute small packages, the best crappie lures pack in a lot.
—Pete M. Anderson, Field & Stream, 20 Mar. 2023
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What constitutes a surprise ahead of a season with such change?
—The Athletic, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
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In fact, viruses constitute about two-thirds of all new human pathogens.
—Raúl Rivas González, Discover Magazine, 23 Feb. 2024
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None of which should be constituted as a failure.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt.
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
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An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt.
—Dennis Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
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An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt.
—Dennis Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
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An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt.
—Dennis Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
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An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt.
—Dennis Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
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An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt.
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
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An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt.
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
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An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt.
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
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An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt.
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
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An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt.
—Dennis Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
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An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt.
—Dennis Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
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An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt.
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt.
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
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An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt.
—Dennis Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
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An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt.
—Dennis Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
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An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt.
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
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An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt.
—Dennis Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
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An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt.
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
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An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt.
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
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