make up
Example Sentences
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Many schools’ investments in SpaceX make up a low-single-digits percentage of their endowments.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Chinese brands, including BYD, MG and Chery, are gaining ground in Europe fast and now make up around nine percent of the region's overall sales, according to consulting firm Dataforce.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
Though Latinos make up about 40% of the state’s population and are California’s largest ethnic group, they historically have lower turnout in elections and are underrepresented in government.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
The Kiwi actor adds that he suspects many viewers will make up their minds about Steve before they've even watched the series and "assume he's a sleazy guy".
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
The Germans no longer had the manpower to make up for their losses, while more and more Allied divisions were moving up to the frontlines.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
