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be subject to





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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

Biffa, the UK's largest waste company, has put forward the figure of £5, but that would be subject to consultation if the idea progresses.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 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

Though the drones’ origins may be subject to debate, there is no question of their impact, supercharging displacement in a conflict that has already forced more than 14 million out of their homes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

I was authorized to join with whomever I wanted or needed to create this organization and would not be subject to the direct control of the mother organization.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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