make up
Example Sentences
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Such voters make up a majority in Alaska and between 30% and 40% of all registered voters in Maine, Iowa, New Hampshire, North Carolina and Ohio.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026
Bastian says, “The top 40% of U.S. households, which make up the majority of Delta’s customer base, are nearly $40 trillion wealthier than they were just a few years ago.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
The contrast with warmer air further south drives the very strong stratospheric winds that make up the polar vortex.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
"I'm going to have to find a job so that I can make up the difference," she said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
She tried to make up reasons for why he wanted to chat.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
