consist of

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They consist of pairs of poles on each side of the road, with a strip of wire mesh strung between and running down to the ground on either side.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

Dating back to 1896, the Dow Jones Transportation Average is one of the oldest U.S. equity indexes and used to consist of railroads when they were the dominant means of transportation in the country.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

It espouses a very conservative view of the family, which it says should consist of "a father, a mother and as many children as possible."

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Their model suggests dark matter may consist of two distinct types of particles rather than one.

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026

One day’s main meal might consist of cabbage and fatback.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson