be subordinate to
Example Sentences
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"Uganda has been ready for a civilian leader since time immemorial," he insists, adding that according to Uganda's constitution, the military must be subordinate to the civilian authority.
From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026
Ratcliffe, the former DNI, has been nominated as director of the CIA and would be subordinate to Gabbard, according to this plan.
From Salon • Dec. 4, 2024
“Why do we have institutions in this country? Just to be subordinate to gangs?”
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2019
Although Mr. Burke would technically be subordinate to a civilian police commissioner, it was clear who was in charge.
From New York Times • Jan. 3, 2016
For if he be supreme in all causes, then all these depend upon him, and be subordinate to him.
From A Hind Let Loose Or, An Historical Representation of the Testimonies of the Church of Scotland for the Interest of Christ. With the True State Thereof in All Its Periods by Shields, Alexander
