as in to correspond
to be in agreement on every point
that account consists with the information in the other reports
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Recent Examples of consist
For one, the unprecedented pay package awarded last year consisted entirely of equity award grants.
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Bloomberg, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
The overwhelmingly white matinee crowd consisted mostly of older people and included several of the musicians' family members.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
While Fold consists almost entirely of four-on-the-floor rhythms, each track feels like it’s built for a different chapter of a larger, arcing DJ set.
—Reid Bg, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026
There is something to be said for admitting that the prospects of disagreement are permanent and that wisdom consists not in tearing up the peace treaty but in renewing it.
—Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
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Bloomberg, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
The overwhelmingly white matinee crowd consisted mostly of older people and included several of the musicians' family members.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
While Fold consists almost entirely of four-on-the-floor rhythms, each track feels like it’s built for a different chapter of a larger, arcing DJ set.
—Reid Bg, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026
There is something to be said for admitting that the prospects of disagreement are permanent and that wisdom consists not in tearing up the peace treaty but in renewing it.
—Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
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In a corresponding move, the Dodgers optioned Paul Gervase, who threw three innings Saturday in the Dodgers’ 7-2 loss to the Braves, to triple-A Oklahoma City.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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In 2014, the private equity scion Leon Black made two personal donations, totally $950,000, to the think tank—donations Epstein was corresponding and asking about, emails show.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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Duffy's tenure has coincided with a chaotic time for air travel, from aviation disasters to shutdown shortages to financial woes caused by high jet fuel prices.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
12 May 2026
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Many of these spots also host farm dinners, cider tastings, and pick-your-own flower nights throughout the summer—check local calendars for events that might coincide with your trip.—
Hannah Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
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Large beige curtains can add a delicate formality and coziness to your living room while still conforming to your style.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Also in the fall 2023 semester, Texas A&M University shut down its DEI offices and revised its hiring policies to conform with the law.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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“Consist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consist. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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