constituent

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These are comparisons of forward price/earnings ratios for the indexes, which are constituent companies’ prices divided by rolling consensus 12-month earnings-per-share estimates among analysts polled by LSEG, weighted by market capitalization.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 28, 2026

For Rep. Kelley Potenza, serving is a full-time job, between the January-to-June legislative sessions and frequent constituent service.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

One constituent, Alec Cullen from Bingham, told the BBC before Jenrick's defection to Reform UK: "It doesn't surprise me, I don't think he is very loyal and he wanted to become leader."

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

An elected official who prioritizes actual constituent needs over personal ambition, media attention, or higher political aspirations represents a more valuable outcome than a charismatic outsider with limited governing experience.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2026

The tar is an extremely rich collection of complex organic molecules, including the constituent parts of proteins and nucleic acids.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan