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as in to prepare
to put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form
composed a statement on this hot-button issue that managed to satisfy absolutely no one
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as in to comprise
to be all the substance of
the earth's crust is composed of mostly silicon with several other elements in smaller amounts
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3
as in to calm
to free from distress or disturbance
the first order of business was to compose the injured pedestrian
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Recent Examples of compose
Then, after composing himself following a quick check by the trainer, Crochet proceeded to step back on the mound, strike out Jonah Bride and finish the remainder of his outing.
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 May 2025
Narrow caucuses composed of countries that can mobilize significant political and economic resources often end up excluding small and medium-sized states, leaving them alienated and marginalized.
—Sophia Besch, Foreign Affairs, 5 May 2025
After having some time to compose himself, the two-time Masters champion detailed what winning this particular tournament meant on a personal level.
—Kendall Capps, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 May 2025
Today’s trailer also includes the first clip of The Bombing of Pan Am 103’s soundtrack, composed by the award-winning Scottish band Mogwai.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 2 May 2025
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 May 2025
Narrow caucuses composed of countries that can mobilize significant political and economic resources often end up excluding small and medium-sized states, leaving them alienated and marginalized.
—Sophia Besch, Foreign Affairs, 5 May 2025
After having some time to compose himself, the two-time Masters champion detailed what winning this particular tournament meant on a personal level.
—Kendall Capps, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 May 2025
Today’s trailer also includes the first clip of The Bombing of Pan Am 103’s soundtrack, composed by the award-winning Scottish band Mogwai.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 2 May 2025
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Currently, the world’s cardinals are preparing for the papal conclave this Wednesday, hosting general congregations ahead of the Vatican event that will see the Sistine Chapel’s ceremonial chimney eventually release white smoke in celebration of the election of the 267th pope.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
4 May 2025
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The region famously prepares its tea through pan frying and steaming methods, too, which yields unique and vivid expressions.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
4 May 2025
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Units comprise album sales, track equivalent albums (TEA) and streaming equivalent albums (SEA).—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
4 May 2025
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And that repeating first couplet — which comprises six of the poem’s 18 lines and occupied the first day of this challenge — will surely jingle in your pocket for a long time to come.—
A.O. Scott,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Tensions have calmed a bit in recent years, barring occasional clashes along the border areas, Ganyard said.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
10 May 2025
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As silence and stillness calmed the eager world, Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Mamberti, overlooking a sea of tens of thousands of teary-eyed viewers in St. Peter’s Square, introduced Catholics and non-faithful to the newest pontiff.—
Gabriele Regalbuto,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2025
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May contain slightly more flavonoids compared to green tea.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2025
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The same trick works for any food that contains digestible starch, including white pasta and potatoes.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
14 May 2025
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Dee-Ann Durbin writes about the looming tax on Mexican tomatoes.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2025
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Sarah, who is an avid diver, has also written two books about her experiences: Noodle Loses Dad, a 2020 children’s book about loss, grief and blended families, and her memoir, A Time for Truth: My Father Jason and My Search for Justice and Healing, released in February 2025.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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These statements do not constitute and cannot replace investment advice.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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This area of the world constitutes a wide swath of cultures and regions with varied and nuanced cuisines.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 May 2025
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Visitors might at first be lulled into thinking the space is simply a chic apartment with a design studio tucked into the living space.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Although there were promising deposits in the United States, China flooded the market, dropping prices and lulling companies into purchasing Chinese minerals.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Matthew Brennan drafts the race at the Tour de Romandie, before shooting out at such a speed that no other rider can follow in his own slipstream.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Congress is already deep into the slog of drafting Trump’s big bill of tax breaks, spending cuts and bolstered funds for the administration’s mass deportation effort — a package that, unlike the budget plan, would carry the force of law.—
Lisa Mascaro and Josh Boak,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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“Compose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compose. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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