make up
Example Sentences
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Local reports said that nine men and 18 women make up the 27 who were killed.
From BBC • Jul. 12, 2026
"After steps through work. Fendi/Karl Lagerfeld 1985", which opens Friday to the public and runs through October 25, will highlight the myriad creative processes that make up a haute couture garment.
From Barron's • Jul. 9, 2026
Jeans remain the core of Levi’s business, and skinny, slim, bootcut and straight fits still make up the bulk of its bottoms segment.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 9, 2026
“Just shutting the door is not really the best solution. We think the best way is to have a path for these students to make up deficiencies.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026
“And I like the job fixing the park. It feels good to, like, do something to make up for what happened.”
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
