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Roughly 85 percent of water systems serve communities of fewer than 50,000, communities that together comprise less than 10 percent of the entire U.S. population.
From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2026
U.S. revenues now comprise 81% of the overall business, up from 73% last year, Palantir CFO David Glazer told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026
For Dan Tana’s, as far as ghosts go, they comprise a who’s who of Hollywood royalty.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
Affiliate nominees must comprise at least 5% of Labour's affiliated membership and include two unions, a group that includes GMB, Unite and Unison.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
As a result, people who are classified as violent offenders comprise a much larger share of the prison population than they would if they had earlier release dates.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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“From the Front Line,” translated by Robert and Elizabeth Chandler, with commentary by Mr. Chandler and Julia Volohova, comprises a selection of Grossman’s 49 articles from the Red Star.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
Lilly’s GLP-1 franchise, which includes Zepbound/Mounjaro and Foundayo, comprises 65% of its sales.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
The total fine handed down to Google comprises of two separate breaches of the DMA.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
In fact, those who were born in the 1950s, which comprises the majority of the baby boom generation, have shifted to the Democrats, especially the women.
From Salon ● Jul. 23, 2026
The complete set comprises the most comprehensive account of the United States ever got together, and nothing since has even approached it.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
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According to data from Circana, they comprised 1.6% of women’s total footwear sales for the 12 months ending in June; that was a bit up from 1.4% a year ago.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026
“It is shocking that Defendants think installing a Board of Directors comprised primarily of Nexstar executives would not create influence over Tegna management,” Nunley wrote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
In the process, McElwee creates a patchwork tapestry, comprised of vignettes across time.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026
In the first quarter, Apple accounted for around 52% of new health-tracking smartwatch, wristband and ring units shipped, while Google comprised 11.3% and Oura represented 9.8%, according to data from research firm IDC.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Though much smaller and entirely round, the room somewhat resembled the Room of Requirement on the unforgettable occasion that it had transformed itself into a gigantic labyrinth comprised of centuries of hidden objects.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
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We queried experts across sports medicine, personal training and physical therapy to devise easy routines comprising simple exercises you can do at home to test and train your balance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
A lactic acid-inducing session comprising 400m intervals in early June signals the start of a specific 800m training block to prepare for the summer's major targets.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Disney said in a statement it will make available Marvel, Star Wars and other content comprising "memorable scenes and moments from Disney movies and shows."
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
LXP Industrial owns a portfolio of modern warehouse and logistics facilities across the U.S., comprising approximately 53 million square feet across 108 properties in markets including the Sunbelt and Midwest.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
A contest comprising three acts of marvelous magic.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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