made-up
Example Sentences
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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
Raman’s campaign also received contributions from writers and comedians who have made up the council member’s donation base in her previous elections.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Atomic nuclei are the compact centers of atoms, made up of protons and neutrons.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
As anticipated, the spike in energy prices with the war in Iran inflated the value of exports, and more than made up for a sharp pull back in volatile gold shipments.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
I made up a story about a brave hero and beautiful lady hero who sail around the world doing good things for science.
From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr
