making up
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They then converted the astronomical measurements into something commonly used in laboratory UV-visible spectroscopy: the absorption coefficient of the liquid making up the cloud droplets.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 13, 2026
CD Projekt Red is the 12th-largest holding of EPOL, making up 2.6% of the portfolio, according to BlackRock.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026
Like Ella, she thinks she was making up for not having much money as a child, but the joy was always short-lived.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
The UAE is also Iran's third largest export destination, making up 12 percent of its exports, totalling more than $7 billion.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
He’s probably the quickest kid you could ever meet when it comes to making up a lie.
From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña
