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Meanings of making up in English

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Usage of making up in English
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One report from Juilliard said he had problems making up his mind.
The Guardian
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The rest of the afternoon was spent in making up the train.
Across the Plains, with Other Memories and Essays
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Global stock markets have since rebounded making up much of the losses.
The Guardian
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I remember making up the words and hoping no one would notice.
Radio NZ
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Smaller engines making up the remaining majority are unaffected by the decision.
Reuters
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I had lessons in making up, and I really look the part.
The Lady of the Basement Flat
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No one here, it is clear, believes in making up the numbers.
The Irish Times
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She actually commenced the making up of the several garments of one.
Charlemont; Or, The Pride of the Village. a Tale of Kentucky
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Just making up the sleep I lost last night on the road.
Steve Yeager
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Europe is making up for Ireland's failure to address its waste problems.
The Irish Times
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With every passing second, he is closer to making up his mind.
The Guardian
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It is safe to say that he is making up the numbers.
News.com.au
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But mostly I would sooner be making up things in my mind.
Gilian The Dreamer: His Fancy, His Love and Adventure
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There's the potential for catching up or making up for lost time.
The South African
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Cassidy sat still in his chair, making up his mind-aboutthe whisky.
McClure's Magazine, Vol. 31, No. 1, May 1908
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There were five people making up the executive of Ayacucho's partizan group.
The Neutronium Alchemist
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Making up through the time
Making up across language varieties
New Zealand
Common
South Africa
Common
Australia
Common
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