Example Sentences

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The largely informal opposition had consisted mainly of local cities that warned another sales tax would disproportionately burden the poorest residents and force shoppers across the county border in hopes of finding lower costs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

White’s original ensemble consisted of 10 members, eventually expanding to incorporate The Phenix Horns.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Saracens' last couple of months has consisted of five straight wins.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

“Hell Grind” cost $500,000 to make, four-fifths of which consisted of computing expenses.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Scion Capital’s decision-making apparatus consisted of one guy in a room, with the door closed and the shades drawn, poring over publicly available information and data on 10-K Wizard.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis