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constitute

[kon-sti-toot, -tyoot] / ˈkɒn stɪˌtut, -ˌtyut /




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The public shares, known as the float, will constitute about 4% of SpaceX—worth some $75 billion.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

One ethics watchdog told me the low rents could constitute illegal gifts.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

Failing to address any known risk on your property may constitute negligence.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

The over 600 prints on display constitute one of just two complete sets of Sander’s monumental project in the U.S., and this is the only time they have all been shown at once.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

The Fish and Wildlife Service has found it necessary to express serious concern over this trend, pointing out that “parathion treated areas constitute a potential hazard to humans, domestic animals, and wildlife.”

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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