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made-up

[meyd-uhp] / ˈmeɪdˈʌp /


made up




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Atomic nuclei are the compact centers of atoms, made up of protons and neutrons.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

The index’s top 10 stocks recently made up nearly 40% of its total value, a level not seen since 1965.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Raman’s campaign also received contributions from writers and comedians who have made up the council member’s donation base in her previous elections.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The company was also producing mechanically derived meat made up predominantly of "neck trim, mutton trim, water and ice" which was then being counted to their product's actual meat content declaration.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

They knew that atoms, in turn, are made up of even smaller particles.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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