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\r\n\r\nLiterally, \u201cto comprise\u201d is \u201cto include\u201d or \u201ccontain.\u201d The earth comprises rocks (it includes them), but rocks do not comprise the earth (they do not include it). Therefore:\r\n
The Union comprises 50 states.\r\n\r\nThe whole comprises the parts, but not vice versa.<\/blockquote>\r\nStrict writers say that using \u201ccomprise\u201d in the passive (\u201cOne foot is comprised of 12 inches\u201d) is unacceptable; instead, use \u201cis composed of\u201d or \u201cis made up of.\u201d\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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Literally, \u201cto comprise\u201d is \u201cto include\u201d or \u201ccontain.\u201d The earth comprises rocks (it includes them), but rocks do not comprise the earth (they do not include it). Therefore:<\/p>\n

The Union comprises 50 states.<\/p>\n

The whole comprises the parts, but not vice versa.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Strict writers say that using \u201ccomprise\u201d in the passive (\u201cOne foot is comprised of 12 inches\u201d) is unacceptable; instead, use \u201cis composed of\u201d or \u201cis made up of.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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