makes up
Example Sentences
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The company’s software unit, which makes up 40% of sales, has been growing slowly.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
The wealthiest Americans External link in particular are splurging in a way that makes up for everyone else.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
The city of Los Angeles makes up roughly 40% of the county’s population.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
But if he’s in the S&P 500, you’re purchasing a little chunk of Tesla, which makes up about 2 percent of S&P index funds, every time you put money into such a fund.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
“I think Grandpa makes up phony excuses for her not being around. This is a dangerous place. He has lied about other things. I get the feeling he’s trying to protect us from the truth.”
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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