make up
Example Sentences
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Health workers make up 112 of the 1,759 confirmed cases in DRC, and 35 have died.
From Barron's • Jul. 11, 2026
Jeans remain the core of Levi’s business, and skinny, slim, bootcut and straight fits still make up the bulk of its bottoms segment.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 9, 2026
Overall, these will have their budgets cut by around 15% but will be given transition funding from a £100m pot to give them time to find commercial sources of income to make up the shortfall.
From BBC • Jul. 9, 2026
“Just shutting the door is not really the best solution. We think the best way is to have a path for these students to make up deficiencies.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026
“I’m not trying to make up your mind for you. I want you to do that. You pick the pony you want.”
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
