comprised of

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: made up of
The play is comprised of three acts.

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The group, which is comprised of 15 members, considered three candidates to fill the vacancy at its Feb. 6 meeting. Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025 Printing a paper $1 bill is cheaper than producing a penny, which, according to the U.S. Mint, is comprised of 97.5% zinc and 2.5% copper and requires a smelting process to mold the metals. Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 11 Feb. 2025 For the promotional run of the show, Grande has been wearing a palette largely comprised of pinks and various shades of off-white in line with her role as Glinda the Good Witch. Mikelle Street, WWD, 7 Feb. 2025 On April 15 and 16, the Brothers, comprised of former Allmans band members and associates, will play a return engagement five years after their first (and only) show at that venue. David Browne, Rolling Stone, 6 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for comprised of 

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“Comprised of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comprised%20of. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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