the makings
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“This is all the makings of the most hated V-shaped rally again,” he said.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 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
In front of Wirtz, Ektike has the makings of a genuine, out-and-out centre forward Liverpool simply did not have before because of Darwin Nunez's shortcomings.
From BBC • Aug. 10, 2025
My Grass-Fed Meal A WEEK’S PAY Before I left the farm Friday, I gathered together the makings for that evening’s dinner.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
