comprised of

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

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The Chinese members of the Ferretti board, comprised of six Chinese and three Italians, were initially against the buyback proposal, according to the sources. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 9 June 2025 This process, which can take a year or longer, involves the creation of a rulemaking committee comprised of key stakeholders, and opportunities for individuals and organizations to submit public comments. Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025 Seeley will report to a board comprised of the commissioners of the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12 and SEC. Evan Drellich, New York Times, 7 June 2025 In the Grand Prix and Knockout Tour modes, players will travel to their next destination in between races, making each circuit feel less like a sequential series of levels and more like one larger gauntlet comprised of smaller legs. Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 3 June 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 16 Jun. 2025.

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