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Consist of

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Composition Emphasis

Use 'consist of' to highlight all parts that create a whole.

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The committee consists of five members.
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Fixed Structures

'Consist of' is used for stating permanent, not changing composition.

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Water consists of hydrogen and oxygen.
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No Human Subjects

Avoid using 'consist of' to describe people groups; use 'comprise' instead.

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Incorrect: The team consists of ten players.
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