as in comprises
to be made up of
those cookies consist of flour, butter, sugar, chocolate, and vanilla
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Politics depends on coalitions of the willing, but who, exactly, comprises the constituency for gentleness?—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025 -
Its SolidSail rig comprises three 328-foot masts and about 48,500 square feet of sail—a technical feat designed to promote daily sailing.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Robb Report,
27 Sep. 2025
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The new document contains more than 30 nonbinding recommendations.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
27 Sep. 2025
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The image itself contains little information.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
27 Sep. 2025
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Jared Ellner — the fashion stylist who’s client list includes Sabrina Carpenter, Molly Gordon and Chamberlain — was alongside the famed social media star at the Prada presentation, as well as Charli D’Amelio, Kerry Washington and Sadie Sink.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
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Moranis' filmography includes the aforementioned musical Little Shop of Horrors,as well as the Ghostbusters film series.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Consists (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consists%20%28of%29. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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