constitute

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

But when buyers cancel after the contingencies are satisfied, that may constitute a breach of contract.

From The Wall Street Journal

To figure out what constitutes a real blockbuster these days, one must first mourn the category’s past.

From Salon

In addition to the main exhibit, two other rooms constitute the Discovery Center, promoting the message that citizenship is a lifelong process.

From The Wall Street Journal

The deputy UN ambassador for Denmark, Sandra Jensen Landi, voiced her country's "deep concern" at the evolving situation and said: "These developments constitute a dangerous precedent. International law and the UN Charter… must be respected."

From BBC

It’s not unheard of for a newly spun-off media company to experience a selloff at the start as some investors seek to rebalance their portfolios to reduce excess exposure to two similarly constituted businesses.

From MarketWatch