made-up
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The 1983 changes raised payroll taxes, pushed full retirement age from age 65 to 67, and made up to 50% of benefits taxable for the first time.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
While big tech companies have made up much of the growth in recent years, other firms are making up ground.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Raman’s campaign also received contributions from writers and comedians who have made up the council member’s donation base in her previous elections.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Atomic nuclei are the compact centers of atoms, made up of protons and neutrons.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
“Yes, Tony’s a Bulldog. I like to think that I had something to do with that, but he made up his own mind. The Rossis are an independent bunch, but you probably already know that.”
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
