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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
Facts would not constitute a violation of the Code unless the Supreme Court says so.
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Chris Forsyth, The Denver Post, 31 Oct. 2024
Traditionally, international institutions, as the bodies of global governance, have heavily relied on their member sovereign states, which is understandable since these states constitute the organizations.
—Majeed Javdani, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Schmitz advises districts to provide clear specifications within each school about what is allowed, what is not allowed, and to clearly define what constitutes acceptable use of AI tools in academic work.
—Danielle Marie Holland, Parents, 25 Oct. 2024
Falling prices constitute deflation, inflation’s ugly cousin.
—Nick Rockel, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2024
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Chris Forsyth, The Denver Post, 31 Oct. 2024
Traditionally, international institutions, as the bodies of global governance, have heavily relied on their member sovereign states, which is understandable since these states constitute the organizations.
—Majeed Javdani, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Schmitz advises districts to provide clear specifications within each school about what is allowed, what is not allowed, and to clearly define what constitutes acceptable use of AI tools in academic work.
—Danielle Marie Holland, Parents, 25 Oct. 2024
Falling prices constitute deflation, inflation’s ugly cousin.
—Nick Rockel, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2024
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Designed by legendary Italian coachbuilder Zagato, powered by an all-American GM small-block V-8, and hand-built in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, the AC 378 GT Zagato comprises just 10 examples made between 2012 and 2013.Howard Walker, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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Fossil fuels comprised 81% of global energy consumption in 2023, as compared to 84% in 2015.Dan Ikenson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Oakland voters also appeared to be giving the green light to Measure MM, which would establish a $99 annual parcel tax in the Oakland Hills to reduce wildfire risk by thinning brush and trees, increasing fire patrols and using goats to graze overgrown areas.Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Since the colleges were established, students have studied at SOCCCD and entered the county workforce with greater knowledge and new skills.Advertorial, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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But those grown-ups are gone, and the president-elect looks likely to appoint sycophants and conspiracy theorists to top foreign policy positions.Trudy Rubin, Twin Cities, 13 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, the two candidates who were appointed to the board earlier this year after two members were recalled in the primary elections, are on track to retain their seats.Alexcia Negrete, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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The consent decree was enacted because a court found that minority voting power in the district was diluted.Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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He’s promised to enact even stricter border policies if elected, including mass arrests and deportations of undocumented migrants.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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However, under the category of non-leafy greens — which compose 25 percent of a rabbit's diet — banana peppers and green bell peppers are considered safe foods.Amiah Taylor, Discover Magazine, 13 Nov. 2024
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The City Council is composed of four councilmembers and the mayor.Michael Slaten, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
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While patrolling the area, officers found the SUV and initiated a pursuit.Jason Green, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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JPMorgan initiates Upstream Bio as overweight JPMorgan says the biotech company is well positioned.Michael Bloom, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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Both films were nominated for best European film, director and screenplay as well as actress, for Karla Sofia Gascón in Emilia Pérez and Tilda Swinton in The Room Next Door.Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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Co-leads Kristen Stewart and Katy O’Brian are nominated for Best Joint Lead Performance, and the film has also been recognized in the Best British Independent Film, Best Director, and Best Screenplay categories.Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
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Langford founded and is the coach for the Avon High School debate team.Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
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Cary is a populous town in North Carolina with a history long before the R&B star, have been founded in 1750.Jade Gomez, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Constitute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitute. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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