makings
Example Sentences
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The makings of an actually memorable fashion week party.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
From a distance, the movie has the makings of a classic.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
"We realised we had a drummer and a few different players. Once we started meeting regularly, we realised we had the makings of a band."
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
“We perhaps have the makings of a deal here,” Bessent said from the White House, noting both sides have been swapping proposals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
Boys and girls, do we have the makings of a dancer here?
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
