makes up
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The city of Los Angeles makes up roughly 40% of the county’s population.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
People who choose to buy into SpaceX’s IPO next week are betting largely on its data center operation, which makes up much of its expected future growth.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
But if he’s in the S&P 500, you’re purchasing a little chunk of Tesla, which makes up about 2 percent of S&P index funds, every time you put money into such a fund.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
The wholesale price, paid by suppliers, makes up about 40% of a household gas and electricity bill.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
It is unfair of me to do something that limits her choices, that makes up her mind for her.
From "Every Day" by David Levithan
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