the makings
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“We perhaps have the makings of a deal here,” Bessent said from the White House, noting both sides have been swapping proposals.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
“This is all the makings of the most hated V-shaped rally again,” he said.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
Initially thinking it had the makings of a short film, Dunlop thought the reality format was something to consider as the genre gained traction in the early aughts.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 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
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
