comprise
verb (used with object)
to include or contain.
have comprised
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present perfectof comprise.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Historically, incarcerated firefighters have comprised up to 30% of the California wildfire force.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 17, 2025
In recent years, Black people have comprised a smaller percentage of the incarcerated population than in decades past.
From Science Magazine ● Apr. 19, 2023
These early trials have comprised fairly straightforward projects, Mr Baker explains - floor slabs, rather than walls or elevated platforms, which might be more risky.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2022
The running tally shows close to 120,000 people that sat out the Nov. 3 election have voted in the runoffs, and Black voters have comprised 30% of the vote.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 4, 2021
No. 6 Tower Dock, facing the public entrance to the Tower, is said to have comprised the lodging assigned by Dickens for the accommodation of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Quilp and Mrs. Jiniwin.
From Rambles in Dickens' Land by Robert Allbut
