constituent

Example Sentences

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DHS was and is less than the sum of its constituent parts.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

Niccol himself is keeping in touch with another key constituent: Howard Schultz.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

"The EU cannot be a Great Power, nor can any of its constituent nations," he argues.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

An elected official who prioritizes actual constituent needs over personal ambition, media attention, or higher political aspirations represents a more valuable outcome than a charismatic outsider with limited governing experience.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2026

Benzene, a frequent constituent of insecticidal solvents, lodges in the marrow and remains deposited there for periods known to be as long as 20 months.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson