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as in containing
to be made up of
the mall comprises three department stores and 80 smaller shops selling specialized goods
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as in constituting
to be all the substance of
at the time, about 100,000 fighting men and women comprised our military force in that country
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Recent Examples of comprising
With four generations comprising the workforce today, there are clear differences and similarities to inform space design that works for all, not just some.
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Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Considered one of the last private coastal plots in Washington State, Governors Point has a fascinating topography comprising dense coastal forest and 270-foot-high sandstone cliffs.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
These particles are fascinating in their structure, comprising extremely thin petals arranged in a floral pattern.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
The resort includes a five-star beachfront hotel, comprising 642 rooms across two 15-story towers, retail outlets and a gambling area, which will have 700 electronic gaming machines and 140 tables.
—Ian Sayson, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The alliance, comprising Syria, Lebanon’s Hezbollah, some Iraqi armed factions, Yemen’s Houthis, and the Palestinian Hamas, has taken a clobbering since Hamas’s surprise attack on Israel in October of 2023.
—Rania Abouzeid, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
Mercosur, comprising Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Bolivia, could see its producers gain market access to the EU for beef, poultry, and sugar, raising concerns among European farmers.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Minimum Wage Increase A three-party commission comprising representatives from the government, labor unions and businesses announced Wednesday that the minimum wage will increase with the new rate set to take effect on January 1, 2025.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Typically comprising five to twelve dishes, these decadent menus can be challenging, even for seasoned food enthusiasts.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Considered one of the last private coastal plots in Washington State, Governors Point has a fascinating topography comprising dense coastal forest and 270-foot-high sandstone cliffs.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
These particles are fascinating in their structure, comprising extremely thin petals arranged in a floral pattern.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
The resort includes a five-star beachfront hotel, comprising 642 rooms across two 15-story towers, retail outlets and a gambling area, which will have 700 electronic gaming machines and 140 tables.
—Ian Sayson, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The alliance, comprising Syria, Lebanon’s Hezbollah, some Iraqi armed factions, Yemen’s Houthis, and the Palestinian Hamas, has taken a clobbering since Hamas’s surprise attack on Israel in October of 2023.
—Rania Abouzeid, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
Mercosur, comprising Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Bolivia, could see its producers gain market access to the EU for beef, poultry, and sugar, raising concerns among European farmers.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Minimum Wage Increase A three-party commission comprising representatives from the government, labor unions and businesses announced Wednesday that the minimum wage will increase with the new rate set to take effect on January 1, 2025.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Typically comprising five to twelve dishes, these decadent menus can be challenging, even for seasoned food enthusiasts.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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The pistol was loaded with a Glock magazine containing six nine-millimeter full metal jacket rounds.Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Slow Cooker Beef Stew Stews provide a warm mix of foods in one pot, usually containing meat and vegetables.Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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Popular on Variety Addressing current industry safeguards, Arterton highlighted the presence of support systems, including anonymous helplines on call sheets.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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From sketches to runway, this insider’s journey is packed with backstage drama, creative triumphs, and iconic supermodels, including Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, and Linda Evangelista.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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He's also known for composing a little movie known as Frozen (and Frozen 2) along with his wife Kristen Anderson-Lopez.Sari Hitchins, Parents, 20 Nov. 2024
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In addition to his many other accolades, Quincy Jones has had a profound impact on film and television music, producing and composing over 30 scores, including notable works such as The Pawnbroker, In the Heat of the Night, and In Cold Blood.Jem Aswad, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Comprising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprising. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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