Jews once comprised 40% of the population, and the Jewish quarter (or mellah) contain many old synagogues.
The metaphor looks to science in referencing an imagined land mass that once comprised all of the earth on the planet.
"I know it once comprised the whole of your people's oral history," Kirk ventured.
Buildings of this style, size, and period are now rare in the territory that once comprised the original 13 colonies.
It has been estimated the circle once comprised twenty two stones.
The town disappeared by 1870 with the area that once comprised the town remaining only as a neighborhood of southern Eureka.
The cottages which once comprised the entrance to the yard and stables, close to the church, may be of 17th century origin.
Its territory once comprised three towns and thirty villages.
Road courses have been added to a schedule that once comprised only ovals, so Fisher has something to learn.
The housing on base, once comprising homes for airmen with families, is now occupied by civilians.