makings

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It’s hardly the makings of a global depression, but it will surely deliver more persistent pain than markets are currently pricing in.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

“This is all the makings of the most hated V-shaped rally again,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

“They like makings me look like a monster because of way I looks maybe. All my life’s I been told to be quiet and do what I was told. No mores.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

If they used his resources wisely, the Blue Jays had all the makings of a powerhouse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025

Horse had the makings of a good fighter, he decided.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin