- present tense form of constitute (3rd person singular).
constitutes
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"It marks the first large-scale cyberattack aimed at sabotage on our national territory, and it constitutes a major attack on the nation's interests and the security of the French people," said Barrot.
From Barron's ● Nov. 9, 2026
The high level of crime has been a major concern for decades, especially since tourism constitutes a significant portion of gross domestic product.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
Whether or not robots dream of electric sheep, rapid advances in artificial intelligence have tech leaders and philosophers pondering what constitutes consciousness.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026
The investigation concluded that neither of the men did anything that constitutes a breach of the law.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
He says the object of deliberative rhetoric, for instance, is “happiness”—and he therefore sets out to establish what constitutes the good.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
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