make up
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Because lipids make up such a small share of the grain, they have received far less attention than starch, even though they can influence nutrition, flavor, and overall grain quality.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 17, 2026
The Business Insider report said that, based on Project Mercury’s projections, same-day fulfillment centers could make up around 28% of Amazon’s package volume in 2029 and half by 2035.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
While they make up 20% of Israel's population, they represent about 35% of those involved in the sport at elite level nationally.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Together the introductory courses make up about 5% of the classes freshmen take, ranging from 2% at UC Irvine to 12% at UC Merced.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
Did they make up stories about how she got burned?
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
