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comprise

[kuhm-prahyz] / kəmˈpraɪz /


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The article argues that Spanish-speaking residents, who comprise nearly a third of L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Nigeria's military forces comprise three branches - the army, navy and air force.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

During ASML’s fourth-quarter earnings call in January, the company said it expects Chinese sales to comprise only 20% of 2026 sales.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Total orders for durable goods—which comprise goods meant to last three years or more— were $315.5 billion in February, down 1.4% from January’s $319.9 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The pages that comprise it are printed with Shakespearean sonnets.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern




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