as in comprises
to be made up of
those cookies consist of flour, butter, sugar, chocolate, and vanilla
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The crowd comprises locals and a few pastry fans from abroad.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026 -
But the Dow comprises only 30 companies, weighted by share prices, so a sharp change in an expensive stock can exert strong pressure on the average.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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China has laid out an ambitious lunar plan to land astronauts on the moon before 2030, targeting the south pole, which contains water ice and other resources critical for long-term lunar exploration and settlement.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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This all-important ingredient contains nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium (NPK), and promotes healthy, strong growth.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
8 Feb. 2026
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One project of the foundation includes artwork by children — usually in hospitals, refugee centers, orphanages and schools — incorporated into spacesuits produced by ILC Dover, an aerospace manufacturing company.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
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Each class includes lessons on holistic health, often paired with hands-on activities meant to reduce stress and encourage connection.—
Jamal Goss,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Consists (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consists%20%28of%29. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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