made-up
Example Sentences
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A constituency that made up 0.1% of voters at the last general election is not only picking a new MP on 18 June.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
The bed and pillows weren’t my favorite, but the rest of the house more than made up for it.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
The script is glancingly empathetic to Jane’s moral turmoil but like Daniel, the film has made up its mind before the movie started.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
The 1983 changes raised payroll taxes, pushed full retirement age from age 65 to 67, and made up to 50% of benefits taxable for the first time.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
In late January 2007 the bonds—or rather, the ABX index made up of the bonds—began to fall in price.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
