the makings
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From a distance, the movie has the makings of a classic.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
"We realised we had a drummer and a few different players. Once we started meeting regularly, we realised we had the makings of a band."
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declined to confirm any agreement but said that "we perhaps have the makings of a deal here."
From Barron's ● May 28, 2026
“This is all the makings of the most hated V-shaped rally again,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 16, 2026
Connelly said he had the makings of a top picker, a rare compliment from him.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
