Example Sentences

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The definition for what constitutes a liminal space has been debated, but most are sparsely populated and vaguely retro.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

“The correct choice of operating conditions often constitutes the first line of defense against thermal runaway events,” the study, published in the journal Thermochimica Acta, said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

"This constitutes a wound in Christian memory," he said of the Church's record.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Moreover, there’s growing unease about private debt being issued to finance AI data centers, which now constitutes up to 14% of the investment-grade bond market.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Since I hope Newjack constitutes an argument against that sort of thinking, I don’t imagine I’ll ever win those people over.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover