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Example Sentences
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“Mine,” in this sense, doesn’t simply allude to something Corvette will steal; she’s referring to all the invisible things that comprise a mass-produced product — the labor and energy and time.
From Salon • May 22, 2026
Walmart’s retail media business is expected to comprise 9% of the U.S. market, by comparison, while the networks of Target, eBay and Kroger will garner around 1.5% each.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
The Power Four — the Big Ten, SEC, Big 12 and ACC — plus the Big East comprise 79 schools and continue to add rather than subtract.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
Nigeria's military forces comprise three branches - the army, navy and air force.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
As a result, people who are classified as violent offenders comprise a much larger share of the prison population than they would if they had earlier release dates.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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