made-up
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“The Odyssey” is a made-up story, and the characters of a made-up story can look however we want them to.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
Inside, neatly made-up rooms for visiting priests line warmly lit halls that lead to a chapel where the 400-year-old ritual takes place.
From Barron's ● Jul. 19, 2026
After 120 minutes of action, you’re tied up against our made-up team and the match is heading to penalties.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
He added if the actor was correct then "four unconnected individuals", other than their link to him, had "made-up" allegations.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
It was very good for me, because I saw a lot of authentic backgrounds for made-up stories which I will write later on.
From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut
The deficit is being made up for with reserves.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
The circuit is made up of a combination of roads already in place at Ifema and specific parts of permanent circuit, including the trademark banked corner at Turn 12 known as La Monumental.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
A working group at the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, which is made up of top state insurance officials, said this summer it plans to clamp down on that practice.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
In 2014, this group made up 29.6% of Burning Man attendees.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026
I didn’t realize it at the time, but I can see it now: I made up my mind never to be that shocked by anything ever again.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
