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compose

[kuhm-pohz] / kəmˈpoʊz /




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Last year, he became the first Indian to compose and perform a Western classical symphony in London with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, which described it as a "milestone in global music history".

From BBC Jun. 6, 2026

Vecna’s form is charred and the vines that compose his body can be seen pulsating like they are alive.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 1, 2026

The state ostensibly has a “merit selection” system, in which nominating commissions compose lists of the most qualified applicants for judgeships, and the governor chooses from the list.

From Slate May 11, 2026

Doctors on the writing staff compose technical dialogue used for background patter, which often gets added during the postproduction process of sound editing.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 17, 2026

I had made up songs before; I had even helped my father compose a verse or two.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

In most places in Europe, tax composes 50%-60% of the retail price of fuel, according to Rob Smith, S&P Energy’s director of global fuel retail.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 22, 2026

It’s a trait you see in her performance as Sister Agnes, who composes herself with a quiet power.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 12, 2024

He specifically cites the way Pop Crave composes its posts, saying that there is specific psychology to the way its feed operates and rallies its massive follower base.

From Slate Sep. 1, 2024

He composes his songs at home - which are no longer than a minute long as he gets out of breath easily - and his sets last just 30 minutes.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2024

Then she composes herself and beams at me.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins

The creative-writing program featured small classes composed of students serious about writing careers, recalled Scott’s schoolmate Laurent Dubois.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

Rather than focusing on explosive, fast-paced movements, tai chi is generally composed of slow, smooth, continuous movements staying within a modest range of motion.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

"The Smyrnaeans have the river Meles, with its lovely water, and at its springs is the grotto, where they say Homer composed his poems," wrote the 2nd-century Greek chronicler and geographer Pausanias.

From Barron's Aug. 17, 2026

And the Briton kept her promise with a composed performance that ended with her powering through the final 40m to beat her competitors and clinch gold.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

Today, the society called New Zealand is composed of 4.5 million Sapiens and 50 million sheep.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari

He didn’t like composing radio hooks or fronting a traditional band.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

He found deep satisfaction in composing music and studying the stars.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

“I actually found it much easier than writing songs about myself. Having the permission to be silly and bratty was so freeing,” Hart said to The Quietus, discussing composing from Lestat’s perspective.

From Salon Jul. 24, 2026

Tech firms are racing to roll out advanced smartphones that use artificial intelligence to do everything from ordering food to composing messages upon a simple voice command.

From Barron's Jul. 19, 2026

“I guess we ought to really scram, huh,” I say, composing my voice, “if I want to swing by Applebee’s before the bus?”

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle




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