constitute
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The party adds that Kenyon never spoke or was in touch with Raikes and being a Facebook friend "does not constitute an endorsement of his views".
From BBC • May 20, 2026
District Judge George Hanks Jr. tossed the suit out, noting that the statement was obvious “rhetorical hyperbole that cannot constitute defamation.”
From Salon • May 16, 2026
The U.S. said Iranian attacks on oil facilities in the United Arab Emirates didn’t constitute a cease-fire breach, easing concerns of further attacks on oil supply from the U.A.E.,
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
“These attacks constitute a dangerous escalation and an unacceptable transgression,” said a statement from the UAE’s foreign ministry, adding that it “reserves its full and legitimate right to respond to these attacks.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
They were forced to obey him out of fear, and to constitute a government of which he made himself prince.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
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