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The choices consist of stocks where the analysts believe they have “a differentiated view” based on proprietary data.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

The initial infusion would consist of 6.4 billion Cronos valued at $1 billion, or about 15.8 cents per Cronos.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

Unlike living cells, viruses consist only of genetic material and cannot produce proteins on their own.

From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 2026

The sprint events consist of both an ascent and descent, with athletes sprinting uphill with skins on their skis to provide traction.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

Among the many dumb rules of paragraphing foisted on students in composition courses is the one that says that a paragraph may not consist of a single sentence.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker