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  1. comprises

    be made up of


    Submitted by anonymous on January 11, 2021  

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of comprises in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of comprises in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of comprises in a Sentence

  1. Norman R. Augustine:

    A recent government publication on the marketing of cabbage contains, according to one report, 26,941 words. It is noteworthy in this regard that the Gettysburg Address contains a mere 279 words while the Lord's Prayer comprises but 67.

  2. Fatou Bensouda:

    Specifically, I have sought confirmation that the 'territory' over which the court may exercise its jurisdiction, and which I may subject to investigation, comprises the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and Gaza.

  3. State John Kerry:

    Nearly all of Area C, which comprises 60 percent of the West Bank, is effectively restricted for any Palestinian development.

  4. The WWF report:

    The EU uses up almost 20 percent of the Earth's bio-capacity although it comprises only 7 percent of the world population, in other words, 2.8 planets would be needed if everyone consumed at the rate of the average EU resident. This is well above the world average which is approximately 1.7 planets.

  5. Joseph Roux:

    Experience comprises illusions lost, rather than wisdom gained.

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