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as in to prepare
to put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form
composed a statement on this hot-button issue that managed to satisfy absolutely no one
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as in to comprise
to be all the substance of
the earth's crust is composed of mostly silicon with several other elements in smaller amounts
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as in to calm
to free from distress or disturbance
the first order of business was to compose the injured pedestrian
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Even Argentina—the most ethnically homogeneous of recent championship rosters—was composed almost entirely of athletes playing abroad, including the iconic Lionel Messi, who left for Barcelona, Spain at just 13.
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Michael Morris,
Time,
1 July 2026
Crafted from an original vineyard block from the winery's founding, composed of pinot noir and chardonnay the blend showcases bright cherry, peach, and orange blossom notes with honeycomb and macadamia flavors.
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Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The remaining 10-percent of quartz countertops is composed of resin binders.
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Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 June 2026
The sixth iteration is curated this time by the collective What, How & for Whom / WHW, which is composed of Ivet Ćurlin, Nataša Ilić, and Sabina Sabolović.
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Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
30 June 2026
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Michael Morris,
Time,
1 July 2026
Crafted from an original vineyard block from the winery's founding, composed of pinot noir and chardonnay the blend showcases bright cherry, peach, and orange blossom notes with honeycomb and macadamia flavors.
—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The remaining 10-percent of quartz countertops is composed of resin binders.
—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 June 2026
The sixth iteration is curated this time by the collective What, How & for Whom / WHW, which is composed of Ivet Ćurlin, Nataša Ilić, and Sabina Sabolović.
—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
30 June 2026
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Jakucionis addressed the deal while preparing for his current work with Lithuania’s national team in World Cup qualifying.
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Atop the bar cart is a stainless steel surface coated in a satin finish, which provides a sleek place to prepare appetizers and meals and an easy-to-clean surface.
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In 2024, according to Space Foundation estimates, the commercial space products and services industry comprised well over half of the economy’s total value, a shift largely attributed to the enhancement and expansion of satellite technology.
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The clone also comprised a large portion of the Chardonnay vines used in the famous 1973 Château Montelena Chardonnay that won the historic 1976 Judgement of Paris tasting, defeating many of France's top white Burgundies.
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As the situation in the south has calmed under a tentative truce, Hamza is waiting for the animals’ owners to return and reclaim them.
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The city is recommending zoning regulations that fall in line with state statute while trying to calm residents who are worried data centers will overwhelm resources like water and energy and impose on their quality of life.
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Pomegranates also contain vitamin K and folate, which can help support healthy blood clotting and cell growth, respectively.
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The Lineage warehouse, built in 2018, is likely to contain different materials of concern.
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In the four-page ruling, Aquilina wrote that Kalshi violated the state's gaming industry by allowing people aged 18 to place wagers, as opposed to Michigan's age requirement of 21 and older.
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Kids will create origami figures, write wishes on them and hang them on bamboo.
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What constitutes treason is emerging as an early theme of House of the Dragon’s third season.
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On June 18, the Florida Supreme Court rejected the argument that the execution would constitute cruel and unusual punishment under the Eighth Amendment given Spencer’s age.
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Share a meaningful story with a mentor or a relative far away, because seeing the bigger picture can soothe worries and recenter your priorities.
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The Pineapple Punch Hydrating Face Mask is a single-use, two-piece yellow hydrogel mask infused with ingredients that deliver hydration and soothing benefits.
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Hart, a college teammate of Brunson and Bridges, was the only senior drafted in the first round that year.
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Staff would then draft an official ordinance for a final council vote later this year, with the goal of officially launching the registry by January 2027.
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“Compose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compose. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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