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sub

[suhb] / sʌb /


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Quantum mechanics is the branch of physics that explains how matter and energy behave at the atomic and sub atomic scale.

From Science Daily Jul. 13, 2026

During the 13-week quarter that ended June 28, that growth stood at 2.3%, the company said, with its popular limited-time chicken salad sub and digital marketing efforts driving the gains.

From MarketWatch Jul. 2, 2026

The Kim regime could also be expanding uranium enrichment in anticipation of needing new supplies for a nuclear sub North Korea has under development, said Hailey Wingo, a co-author of the Vertic analysis.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 10, 2026

Scotland are shy of options on the left side and Curtis is stating a big case, not as a starter but as an impact sub in times of strife.

From BBC May 30, 2026

I bought a buffalo chicken sub at Wilkes Deli and sat by myself on a grassy hill overlooking the football field.

From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben

White then subs Clark out for Raven Johnson, having her take Clark’s seat, as they presumably continue to discuss their next play.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 2, 2026

If the subs have done their jobs but weren’t paid, consider paying them.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 25, 2026

Sometimes managers have pre-set subs at 60 minutes, like Ruben Amorim did, and it throws the momentum to the other team.

From BBC Apr. 20, 2026

No subs until the 80th minute, he realised they were in control.

From BBC Apr. 20, 2026

“The best way to spot enemy subs is from the sky,” he explained.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs

Even there, I tried to work when my kid was subbed out.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

Somewhere in the mix of all this is Ronaldo, who got the first knockout stage goal of his Cup career with that penalty kick, but also was subbed off late for fresher legs.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 3, 2026

"The win, that's the most important thing," said James, who received a standing ovation when he was subbed out for son Bronny James, seconds after nabbing his 10th rebound.

From Barron's Feb. 13, 2026

Doncic, who typically plays the entire first quarter, subbed out with 2:31 remaining in the first quarter Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 29, 2025

I make it through the first four innings of our state tournament game before my not-quite-completely-healed arm is throbbing so bad, I ask to be subbed out.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone

Nearing his 126th show, Fedigan has worked his way up the ranks from subbing in as a spotlight operator to overseeing the entire technical production of hit shows like “Chicago.”

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 27, 2026

Megyn Kelly, however, defended Carlson, arguing on X that “No one is expecting any of the ppl subbing for Charlie to imitate Charlie.”

From Salon Oct. 29, 2025

Importantly, subbing out water for sports drinks is not going to cut it: “It functionally makes very little difference in terms of people’s outcome,” Charlton said.

From Slate Aug. 17, 2025

Dawson was subbing for Chris Woakes, who will miss the remainder of the match with a shoulder injury sustained on day one.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2025

If there was any good thing that came out of subbing in for that varsity game, it was that Elle and I talked.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan




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