the makings
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This has the makings of a great game.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
Add Evan McCalister of Valencia, Ezrah Brown of Orange Lutheran and Jeremy Mellalieu of Chaminade and you have the makings of a stellar sophomore class.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Serve it with warm corn tortillas, diced onion, cilantro and a flavorful salsa, and you have the makings of an outdoor taco night that largely takes care of itself.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
“We perhaps have the makings of a deal here,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday.
From Barron's ● May 29, 2026
But before I could say anything, Coach Mustilli added, “I know a star when I see one, Ibti, and you have the makings of a great saber fencer.”
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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