often makings plural
the basic elements from which something can be developed
she has all the makings of an excellent leader, but she needs some experience first
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Noun
The movie surrounds the sisters with a world almost entirely of its own making — their eccentric aunts, played by Dianne Wiest and Stockard Channing; Sally’s daughters; female friends and neighbors; and the women of their small Massachusetts town.—
Lily Brown,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2026 With tons of hands-on activities like paint-by-number, diamond art, cross stitch, and garland-making, the assortment has something for anyone looking to pick up a new hobby this fall.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Sep. 2026
Verb
Dynamic Creatures, a spinoff of Boston Dynamics, launched out of stealth yesterday with a focus on making robots for hospitality and entertainment, starting with theme parks and retail spaces.—
J.d. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
9 Sep. 2026 Luckily, the brand agrees with me because the Gemini Floral Mini Bag, Scarlett Quilted Bag, and Dumpling Suede Croc Bag are all statement-making styles.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for making
Instead, in each instance, Drury has prioritized maximizing the team’s short- or medium-term potential around star goalie Igor Shesterkin and defenseman Adam Fox.
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Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
9 Sep. 2026
Rozell stressed the importance of integrated AI across departments, warning that isolated use—such as different teams employing various AI tools without sharing insights—limits its potential.
Centuries before the internet infiltrated almost every aspect of daily life, Swift described how scientific and technological advances could lead to chronic distraction by producing an obsession with what could be rather than what is.
The joint statement said Namibia had surpassed UNAIDS targets by achieving a target of 96% of people living with HIV knowing their status, 98% of those diagnosed receiving treatment, and 98% of those treated having achieved viral suppression.
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ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Sep. 2026
An upset victory in Alaska for Democrats would be a massive step toward achieving that goal.
Consumers across many Asian markets are willing to experiment with new flavors and restaurant concepts, creating opportunities for brands to generate awareness and trial quickly, Tan said.
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Jenny Lee,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2026
Mothers of young children everywhere should put their supportive efforts into reaching out to their families, friends and communities, creating cooperative groups that can offer help to struggling parents.
But anything beyond that won't necessarily enhance happiness as much as having fulfilling hobbies, relationships and opportunities for personal growth.
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Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2026
Suddenly, Payne went from selling fewer than ten books annually on Alibris to fulfilling orders of ten books, averaging as much as seventy-five to eighty dollars each, at a time on the site.
Pujo’s counsel, Samuel Untermyer, interrogated Morgan relentlessly, forcing the banker into transparently false denials.
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Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Sep. 2026
But Sherman and UPenn transfer John Lista had other plans, and the linebacking duo shut it down with sacks on consecutive plays, pushing the threat back near midfield and forcing the fifth of 11 Lafayette punts on the day.
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