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as in to comprise
to be all the substance of
nine players constitute a baseball team
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as in to establish
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
a fund was constituted to help needy students attend the prep school
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as in to appoint
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
the legally constituted authorities with jurisdiction in this matter
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as in to enact
to put into effect through legislative or authoritative action
charged with enforcing such regulations as are constituted by the government
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Recent Examples of constitute
Employee compensation typically constitutes at least half of a locality’s budget, associations representing municipalities told the Supreme Court.
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Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
Machado, who had been violently arrested and released the day before by the regime’s security forces, said that Maduro’s decision to proceed with the inauguration ceremony constituted a coup d’état, and asked all Venezuelans to exercise their right to protest.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 11 Jan. 2025
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association actually had to amend its rules to clarify what constitutes a comedy or drama film after its win.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 10 Jan. 2025
As presently constituted, the Red Sox look more like an 85-win club that could end up with 88 and sneak into the postseason.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
Machado, who had been violently arrested and released the day before by the regime’s security forces, said that Maduro’s decision to proceed with the inauguration ceremony constituted a coup d’état, and asked all Venezuelans to exercise their right to protest.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 11 Jan. 2025
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association actually had to amend its rules to clarify what constitutes a comedy or drama film after its win.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 10 Jan. 2025
As presently constituted, the Red Sox look more like an 85-win club that could end up with 88 and sneak into the postseason.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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The organization comprises 81 French luxury goods companies dedicated to promoting French know-how and skill, history and innovation, internationally.Sofia Celeste, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025
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While the figures do not differentiate between militants and civilians, women and children are reported to comprise more than half of the fatalities.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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Apply large doses of sage green on kitchen cabinetry or walls to establish a more peaceful atmosphere in the hub of your home.Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
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Methods include establishing healthy lifestyle habits, opting for certain medical procedures, and implementing complementary methods that help improve blood flow in your legs.4 Testing/Screenings Spider veins are primarily diagnosed through a physical exam by a healthcare provider.Laura Schober, Health, 12 Jan. 2025
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In 1981, Troxell questioned Gov. Frank White's decision to appoint former Democratic Gov. Orval E. Faubus as director of the state's Department of Veterans Affairs.arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 18 Jan. 2025
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The fiscal body, which is the council in Lake County, would then be required to appoint a new member to finish out the member’s term.Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
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People who want to see tangible change within their own communities should encourage their state lawmakers to enact similar programs – which are already in various stages of development in New York, Oregon, Maryland, Vermont, and Pennsylvania—and vote for local candidates who are pro-climate.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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And Trump has seemed emboldened by this boost: His staff and surrogates have claimed a mandate to enact swift and comprehensive legislative change and fundamentally rework the administrative state.G. Elliott Morris, ABC News, 13 Jan. 2025
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That program features no fewer than three premieres, composed by Errollyn Wallen, Conrad Tao and Stacy Garrop.Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
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The electric vehicle sector alone has received $231 billion in subsidies since 2009, with government support composing a significant portion of its revenue.Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement Marrone warned that more power shutoffs, initiated to limited potential fire starts from electrical equipment, will likely occur over the next few days.Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Anticipating potential investor challenges, some corporate boards proactively initiated leadership transitions, strategically replacing executives before formal campaigns could be launched.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Trump nominated Kash Patel, a loyal ally, to lead the FBI, which was a signal to Wray that he would soon be fired.Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 13 Jan. 2025
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Notably, there are a number of high profile nominees whose hearings have not yet been noticed, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who Trump nominated to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, and Tulsi Gabbard, who Trump wants as his spy chief.Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 13 Jan. 2025
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The company was founded in 1987 by Chua Thian Poh, a high school dropout who got his start making hooks and spikes for the logging industry.Jonathan Burgos, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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It was founded in 1991 by billionaire Michael Milken.Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Constitute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitute. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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