- present participle of comprise.
comprising
Example Sentences
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The share of gold in total official foreign reserves – comprising both foreign exchange and gold holdings – had increased to 27% at the end of 2025, moving ahead of U.S.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
Now two of OpenAI’s most important divisions, comprising nearly 1,500 employees, report to him.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
A family comprising of Marie, Ethan, Geoge and Silvie were among the first to welcome back the team, after grabbing a spot on Hall Street, near the start of the parade route.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
The company benefits from high barriers to entry, with aerospace and defense comprising 68% of revenue and growing 17% year over year.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
A thin circlet comprising dangling gold and jewels crowned her head.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
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