makings
Example Sentences
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“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
We don’t see the makings of a lasting rally, but with sentiment and positioning this one-sided, the setup for a sharp countertrend bounce is hard to ignore.
From Barron's • Dec. 26, 2025
If they used his resources wisely, the Blue Jays had all the makings of a powerhouse.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025
Boys and girls, do we have the makings of a dancer here?
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
