comprised of

idiom

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

Examples of comprised of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The commission, comprised of members appointed by both council and the mayor, would include at least four renters living in Detroit and a resident who owns no more than 10 properties that are up to city code. Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 8 May 2024 The tones of her gown are comprised of a deep blue and a regal green hue which pair well together. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 7 May 2024 Related Stories The 2024 class is comprised of Amanda Cruz Gonzalez, Elliott Feliciano, Alexandra Grey, Sir Lex Kennedy, Sepi Mashiahof, Xoai Pham, Ingrid Raphaël and Georden West. Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 May 2024 Built in 1908, the entire stairway is comprised of 354 steps. Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 6 May 2024 LegalShield tracks consumer requests for legal help and compiles this information into an overall Consumer Stress Legal Index, comprised of three broad categories: bankruptcies, housing and various other financial issues such as billing disputes and repossessions. Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 5 May 2024 The group is comprised of parental figures who serve on campus for the day under the school’s administration. Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 4 May 2024 Meet Rebecka Peterson, the 2023 Teacher of the Year The Tennessee teacher is part of the 2024 State Teachers of the Year, comprised of 55 educators from Alaska to the American Samoa. Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 2 May 2024 The Turkish Humanitarian Relief Foundation (IHH) is the primary organizer of the civilian Freedom Flotilla Coalition, which is comprised of human rights activists, including lawyers, doctors and nurses who came together to deliver aid directly to Gaza. Reuters, NBC News, 28 Apr. 2024

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“Comprised of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comprised%20of. Accessed 10 May. 2024.

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