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When to Use Comprise vs Compose? – on the RMFW Blog

November 14, 2025 by Kelley Lindberg Leave a Comment

If you’ve been using the phrase “is comprised of,” I have bad news for you. You’re using it wrong. 😊 The phrase you’re looking for is “is composed of” or simply “comprises.” Never “is comprised of.” I explain why on the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers blog here: “Comprise vs Compose—Not the Same Thing!”

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