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made-up

[meyd-uhp] / ˈmeɪdˈʌp /


made up




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The bed and pillows weren’t my favorite, but the rest of the house more than made up for it.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

The 1983 changes raised payroll taxes, pushed full retirement age from age 65 to 67, and made up to 50% of benefits taxable for the first time.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 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

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

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

Pulling out the directions, he made up his mind.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville




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