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The authors “appeared to have composed figures by piecing together parts of photos from different experiments,” says Elisabeth Bik, a molecular biologist and well-known forensic image consultant.

From Science Magazine • Jul. 20, 2022

She was a devoted ascetic and is said to have composed 10 of the hymns in the Rig Veda.

From Textbooks • Jun. 15, 2022

She says that roughly 100 women have come forward, while 33 of them have composed written statements, supported by emails and text messages, which have been seen by the Guardian.

From The Guardian • Jul. 13, 2020

Several have composed for bands and symphonies; others write music on scrap paper.

From Washington Post • Jul. 27, 2019

“Oh, don’t be. I’ll have loads to do. There’s a prank to plan. But I was thinking you should stay here, too. In fact, I have composed a list.”

From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green