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consist (of)

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Definition of consist (of)

as in to comprise

to be made up of those cookies consist of flour, butter, sugar, chocolate, and vanilla

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After the invention of the internal combustion engine in 1885, the auto industry had comprised skilled laborers producing a few bespoke vehicles—affordable only to an upper stratum of society.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026
Marchino was one of four judges who comprised the court’s ruling panel for the hearing, which lasted all day on Tuesday August 25 at the FIA’s headquarters in Paris, France.

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

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Another endearing dining feature at the property is its honesty pantry containing drinks and snacks to go and a coffee station for early risers—guests can feel free to pad about any time of day or night.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
As promulgated last month, ballots must use envelopes with an election-mail logo that can to be scanned using high-speed processing equipment and contain a barcode unique to each voter.

— New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 16 Sep. 2026

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There were other highs and lows during the first full weekend of college football — including a couple of eyebrow-raising upsets.

— Manny Navarro, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
In the initial complaint obtained by USA TODAY, Said claimed she was placed on an all-male team that included Gutman and two other crew members.

— Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026

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