- present participle of make.
making
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Macron appointed 34-year-old Gabriel Attal as prime minister, making him the youngest person to ever hold the post in France’s modern republic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
She said the procedure increases a patient's chances of making a good recovery by more than 50% and reduces the risk of death by almost 20%.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
Tyreek Hill once was a superstar receiver with the Kansas City Chiefs, winning a Super Bowl and making six Pro Bowls during his six seasons with the team.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026
Still, she emphasized that students should be able to count on a degree or credential that they pay for making them better off.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
A slow, low thunder rumbles in the distance and a cooler breeze blows through, making the reeds that stand tall along the water’s edge sashay against the dock.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday.
From Barron's ● May 29, 2026
“She says I’ve got all the makings of a true Seer,” she informed Harry and Ron.
From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
