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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
The prosecutor suggested that the communication constituted a breach of the witness sequestration rule in the trial, which prohibits the witness from discussing their testimony with anyone until the trial is over.
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Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Federal funding to public media constitutes 0.0073% of the national budget and amounts to $1.60 per American annually.
—Inez Gonzalez Perezchica, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
Attacks directed against civilians constitute a grave breach of international law, and a war crime.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
Low-carb definitions: What constitutes a low-carb diet varies.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 2 June 2025
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Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Federal funding to public media constitutes 0.0073% of the national budget and amounts to $1.60 per American annually.
—Inez Gonzalez Perezchica, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
Attacks directed against civilians constitute a grave breach of international law, and a war crime.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
Low-carb definitions: What constitutes a low-carb diet varies.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 2 June 2025
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An advisory board typically comprises individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Mostly comprising footage from phones and GoPro cameras attached to their helmets and chests, the film offers rare access to the medics’ daily lives, their reliance on each other and a testament to the camaraderie required to survive in this world.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
5 June 2025
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Of the five that made the cut, the Yankees, Tigers and Cubs have the best statistical odds, establishing themselves among a clear group of favorites that have begun to coalesce at the top of the rankings midway through the season.—
Neil Paine,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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An effort to establish a library district in La Grange Park failed after a referendum was defeated in the late 1950s, according to media reports from 50 years ago.—
Hank Beckman,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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When French President Emmanuel Macron appointed Jean-Noël Barrot last September as his new Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs—the fourth during eight years in power—some feared the 42-year-old economist might be totally eclipsed by the country’s kinetic leader.—
Vivienne Walt,
Time,
10 June 2025
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Patel and Bongino, who were appointed as the top two leaders at the FBI by Trump, have a history of conspiratorial posts and statements about the Capitol attack.—
Scott MacFarlane,
CBS News,
9 June 2025
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However, it wasn’t ultimately enacted by the last Congress.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Andrew Harnik/Getty Images House Majority Leader Steve Scalise formally introduced legislation to enact President Donald Trump's $9.4 billion rescissions package on Friday, setting up a floor vote as early as Tuesday.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Often composed of three to five plants braided together to form one trunk, the money tree can grow up to 2 feet per year!—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
13 June 2025
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Because most of the characters are human beings, its world seems easier to translate to one composed of flesh and blood.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2025
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The beloved shortstop wanted to be in Boston for his entire career, and even initiated a team-friendly extension to further that dream.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
16 June 2025
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The proceedings were initiated following a complaint filed by La Liga, which joined the case as a private prosecutor.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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He reportedly was first nominated for knighthood in 2011.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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More recently, Scorsese’s 2023 historical crime epic Killers of the Flower Moon was nominated for 10 Oscars but came away from the ceremony empty-handed.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Haddish founded the She Ready Foundation to help L.A. foster kids like herself.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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Both clubs were founded in the same working-class neighbourhood, known as the mouth of Buenos Aires.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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