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Women comprised the majority of the audience for “The Devil Wears Prada 2” this weekend, representing 71% of moviegoers, according to data from EntTelligence.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

Acting president Delcy Rodriguez on Thursday hiked the monthly "comprehensive minimum income" from $190 to $240 -- a package comprised mostly of government bonuses that do not count toward retirement benefits or holiday pay.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

This list normally is comprised of stocks whose options have increased implied volatility — that is, the options market is expecting a potentially volatile move after the earnings news.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

The Easter Tuesday raid on 15 April 1941, one of four German bombing raids in about a month that comprised the Belfast Blitz, left a shattered city in its wake.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

He moved to the top of the rock ridge that comprised the bluff over his shelter and was pleased to find a large, flat stone area.

From "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen