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compose

[kuhm-pohz] / kəmˈpoʊz /




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Subsequent performers stayed on theme with songs composed of resonant lyrics like “So long stranger / I like to think I know you best” and “Hold on tight / don’t let go.”

From Los Angeles Times

David carefully composed an idealized corpse to make Marat resemble images of the dead Christ.

From The Wall Street Journal

Its atmosphere is extremely thin and composed mostly of carbon dioxide, which means far less electrical charge is needed to trigger sparks than on Earth.

From Science Daily

He observed that the crowds were largely composed of young people, primarily girls, with many local men fighting on the front line.

From BBC

Such commissions are led by a sitting judge, composed of leading experts, and are independent from the government.

From The Wall Street Journal