makings
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As he stood before the media after practice Wednesday, Reaves was asked if he saw the makings of a championship team.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
From a distance, the movie has the makings of a classic.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
"We realised we had a drummer and a few different players. Once we started meeting regularly, we realised we had the makings of a band."
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
“We perhaps have the makings of a deal here,” Bessent said from the White House, noting both sides have been swapping proposals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
Odd as it might seem, old Hoarfrost Umber had once believed his youngest son had the makings of a maester.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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