the makings
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A unit that featured edge rushers Myles Garrett and Byron Young and linemen Kobie Turner and Braden Fiske seemingly had all the makings of an elite group.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 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 realised we had a drummer and a few different players. Once we started meeting regularly, we realised we had the makings of a band."
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
It’s hardly the makings of a global depression, but it will surely deliver more persistent pain than markets are currently pricing in.
From Barron's ● May 1, 2026
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
