constitute
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One ethics watchdog told me the low rents could constitute illegal gifts.
From Salon • May 29, 2026
Even as production systems and well construction constitute the bulk of the business, SLB doesn’t own traditional drilling rigs.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
Failing to address any known risk on your property may constitute negligence.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
Together they constitute Honor’s accidental family, one formed by a shared need for cheap accommodation.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
“Why didn’t you tell anyone? It seems like the sort of thing that would constitute news. It would seem you might tell your mother, for example, or your sisters, perhaps—someone.”
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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The Mayflower Compact (1620)
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