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be subject to





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Proposals submitted before the plan is complete would still be subject to the bill, so there may be a rush of plans submitted to cities to get in under the wire, Pali said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

That’s why the laws that apply to the rest of us should apply to judges, and those who interpret our laws should be subject to those same laws.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Those shares, if purchased, would not be subject to the lockup restrictions imposed on stock held by insiders, SpaceX said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

According to the ministry, products agreed upon by both sides could eventually be subject to most-favored-nation tariff rates or lower.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

“Exit the streets immediately or you will be subject to arrest.”

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas




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