the makings
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The idea of the government watching you is not just the makings of an Orwell novel or a political thriller.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026
“This is all the makings of the most hated V-shaped rally again,” he said.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
The match in Rabat, between two of the continent's leading nations, had the makings of the tie of the round but never quite lived up to its billing.
From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026
This has the makings of an instant classic.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025
Connelly said he had the makings of a top picker, a rare compliment from him.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
