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consist

[kuhn-sist, kon-sist] / kənˈsɪst, ˈkɒn sɪst /


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Dating back to 1896, the Dow Jones Transportation Average is one of the oldest U.S. equity indexes and used to consist of railroads when they were the dominant means of transportation in the country.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

These systems reduce decoherence, remain stable, and consist of multiple interconnected "atoms" that function together as a single unit.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

It espouses a very conservative view of the family, which it says should consist of "a father, a mother and as many children as possible."

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

The choices consist of stocks where the analysts believe they have “a differentiated view” based on proprietary data.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Bobby proposed a new approach whereby a match would consist of an unlimited number of games, and the first player who scored ten wins would be named the winner.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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