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The iShares ETF includes South Korea, which comprises about 20% of its holdings, while the Vanguard ETF does not, reflecting different index classifications.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
The property actually comprises two lots that are home to an expansive main residence and two separate guesthouses—one of which boasts its own studio, while the other houses a home theater.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who is Oromo himself, came to power in the wake of the protests and promised a new age of unity in the country, which comprises many ethnic groups.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
The flagellum comprises more than 30 distinct parts, so similar to those of an outboard motor that biologists speak of the flagellum’s propeller, drive shaft and so forth.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
The full list comprises some four hundred and thirty- seven items, I believe, and can be viewed in Mr. Filch’s office, if anybody would like to check it.”
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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