comprised of

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: made up of
The play is comprised of three acts.

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Osaka’s footwear game was classic, comprised of what looked to be black suede pumps. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 29 Aug. 2026 And proving the band’s broad appeal, the audience was comprised of multiple generations, with plenty of parents with kids. — Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Clancy's fate now rests with a jury comprised of nine women and three men. — ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026 On the other end of the spectrum is the bustling Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, a working harbor with a commercial center comprised of shops, bars, and the Cape Ferris Wheel. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for comprised of

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“Comprised of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comprised%20of. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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