Both Uses of
comprised
in
1776, by McCullough
- Twin hills comprised the Heights of the Dorchester peninsula, and the distance from these summits to the nearest British lines at Boston Neck was a mile and a half, well within range of a 2 —or 18-pound cannon.†
p. 88.1 *
- Some who were lauded as shining examples of patriotism looked hardly fit for battle, like the Connecticut unit comprised entirely of "aged gentlemen."†
p. 120.3
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