make up
Example Sentences
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But in a city overwhelmingly Democratic, where Republicans make up just 15% of registered voters, even some of his supporters wondered how far he could rise.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Ever since then, Trump has had Simpson on the brain—but he can’t seem to make up his mind on what he thinks about him.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
After an audition, Hugh was among the 34 farmers chosen to make up The Hawkstone Farmers' Choir out of more than 500 applicants.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
His unmanned systems forces claim responsibility for 30 to 35 percent of all confirmed destroyed Russian targets, even though they make up just two percent of the Ukrainian army.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
We embrace for a long time to make up for the months I’ve been away.
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
