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makings

British  
/ ˈmeɪkɪŋz /

plural noun

  1. potentials, qualities, or materials

    he had the makings of a leader

  2. Also called: rollings.  slang the tobacco and cigarette paper used for rolling a cigarette

  3. profits; earnings

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We don’t see the makings of a lasting rally, but with sentiment and positioning this one-sided, the setup for a sharp countertrend bounce is hard to ignore.

From Barron's • Dec. 26, 2025

This has the makings of an instant classic.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

If they used his resources wisely, the Blue Jays had all the makings of a powerhouse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025

He hasn't done it much before, but Ekitike has the makings of a Slot left-winger.

From BBC • Jul. 29, 2025

Together, we cobbled together some sandwich makings and found a dusty picnic basket in the hallway utility closet.

From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green

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