makes up
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And the power sector makes up about a quarter of US emissions, at roughly 1.5 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalent each year, according to the latest available estimates.
From BBC β Sep. 14, 2026
Silicon dioxide makes up about 37 percent of Mercury's surface material by mass, which is up to 25 percent less than previous estimates suggested.
From Science Daily β Sep. 12, 2026
Berge said 80% of that decrease was because of Canada, which makes up 36% of the U.S. wine export market, more than the EU, U.K. and China markets combined.
From Los Angeles Times β Aug. 26, 2026
Subscription revenue, which makes up most of Okta’s top line, gained 12% to $793 million.
From The Wall Street Journal β Aug. 26, 2026
Everything that makes up this tiny town that’s forty-five minutes from a big city and four hours away from an incredible island.
From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya
