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sub

[suhb] / sʌb /


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Viewers can expect “Star Wars” characters to sub in during special moments, as well as various Easter eggs to appear throughout the game.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

It’s not just an event, but it’s also like a sub label of Soulection that focuses on electronic music, a lot of Afro electronic music but not just that — just house music in general.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

He was sold to Southampton for £25m in August 2024 after returning from Euro 2024 with England, having been an unused sub throughout the competition in Germany.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

That exists sub rosa everywhere, with VIPs—meaning anyone awash in money or followers—afforded bowing and scraping not extended to the average customer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

“The sub is about to surface!” she cried.

From "Wolfie & Fly" by Cary Fagan

Pacific Island countries with small populations have struggled to patrol millions of kilometres of Pacific Ocean to combat illegal fishing fleets from Asia and the passage of "narco subs" deployed from South America.

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

It also called for creating a “Component Repair Center,” essentially a submarine spare parts warehouse, that could quickly ship replacements to subs and repair broken parts.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

Philly Cheesesteaks, along with new hot Italian subs, have proven popular among younger consumers.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026

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 Soviet subs hadn’t been spotted yet, they would be soon.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

“I was subbed out and they applauded me; they were cheering me on a lot, and honestly, I’m really grateful for that,” Lozano said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026

During the match Szoboszlai gave the captain's armband to Tsimikas rather than Jones when he was subbed off, and during the argument the Greece left-back was filmed throwing it to the floor.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

Vuskovic endured a difficult World Cup, subbed off after 66 minutes of Croatia's opening loss to England, then not appearing in their three subsequent games.

From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026

After the goal, U.S. star Christian Pulisic was subbed out after sustaining an apparent leg injury while attempting a shot.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026

“Imam Malik subbed for our class today,” Rabiya says.

From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan

After subbing in during the fourth quarter of a 34-10 blowout against the New Orleans Saints, he proceeded to throw for 243 yards and put his team in striking distance.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

The concert continued with the drummer’s longtime drum tech “Scoob” subbing for Castronovo.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

But Bellingham Sr felt subbing off his son so early and witnessing what he deemed to be a rather dull style of football was enough to butt heads with Kehl and indirectly criticise Kovac's work.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2025

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

“I’m going to be subbing at your school,” said Mother.

From "The Lions of Little Rock" by Kristin Levine


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