make up
Example Sentences
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Though Latinos make up about 40% of the state’s population and are California’s largest ethnic group, they historically have lower turnout in elections and are underrepresented in government.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
However, when electricity is priced below 20 cents a kilowatt-hour, the systems might not make up their cost in energy savings during their usable lives, he adds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
The Canadian rock duo make up Angine de Poitrine, which translates from French to angina pectoris — a condition of chest pressure caused by spasms of the heart.
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026
Instead, retail is expected to be a major force and to make up for the limits of demand coming from traditional Wall Street.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
“Kid, next time you make up an alibi, try to make it sound a little less ridiculous.”
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
