Sentence examples for comprising but from inspiring English sources

The Argument from Posterity begins with Crummell's observation that individuals have some "relation" to the "entire race"; "a nation is a collection of men…of the same make, and nature, and appetencies, and destiny, as ourselves" comprising but a "section of the great commonwealth of humanity, a phase of the common type of being, and no more" ("The Duty of a Rising Christian State" [FA], 59 60).

"In the context of the overall budget, the contributions comprise but a small fraction," said Deputy Commissioner Paul J. Browne, the department's chief spokesman.

These accomplishments comprised but a small part of the person she was: a loving mother and grandmother, Ruth also mentored scores of students and friends, often redirecting their careers.

It is unclear what the $61 million comprises, but Dewey's partners' losses could come from a combination of money they invested in the firm, deferred compensation and retirement funds, legal industry experts say.

It is a conversation comprising theories, but no real answers.

Much of the housing stock in Reading comprises worn but picturesque old row houses.

A contrarian fund works off the Russell 3000, which comprises all but the bottom 2% of stocks in the U.S.

A contrarian fund works off the Russell 3000, which comprises all but the smallest 2% of stocks in the U.S.

Comprised mostly, but not exclusively, of female teens, the Free Jahar brigade has understandably fueled public outrage.

The iconography was embedded in the work unobtrusively; typically the references comprised small but key background details.

To say anything more of the story would comprise spoilers, but I'm compelled enough by it to see these paths through to convergence.