as in comprising
to be made up of
those cookies consist of flour, butter, sugar, chocolate, and vanilla
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The Lotus Spa is impressively large, spanning two stories (a Princess first, on decks 5 and 6) and comprising 19 treatment rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026 -
Hence Ponti’s new brand plans to drop six to eight capsule collections a year, each comprising around a dozen items priced on average at under 300 euros.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Four more bags containing a total of about 1,701 grams of marijuana and fentanyl were also allegedly found, as well as drug paraphernalia, police said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
26 Feb. 2026
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Steer clear of ammonia, bleach, or cleaning products containing solvents or caustics, as these can remove sealers.—
Caitlin Sole,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Feb. 2026
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Situated near the banks of the Tennessee River, guests have easy access to attractions in Knoxville, including a variety of historic landmarks, outdoor recreational activities, and a vibrant arts, theatre and culinary scene.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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Steve Madeley has been a journalist for almost 25 years, including nearly 20 years covering sport, mainly football.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Consisting (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consisting%20%28of%29. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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