sub

Example Sentences

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Kempy convinced me to put Ricardo down as a sub, and not to have any contact with him until Monday, after the game.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

A second Iranian warship took refuge in Sri Lanka's waters after the sub attack.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

“In theory, the Navy could implement an overhaul work package in Australia and reduce the work needed when the sub returns home.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

You can go maximalist — an Alison Roman–style ham party, complete with pickled vegetables, fancy mustard and crusty bread — or you can go blissfully minimal with a giant sub sliced into generous hunks.

From Salon • Feb. 3, 2026

The sub looks at Shay and shakes her head, but kids are already laughing, so what’s the difference?

From "Fish in a Tree" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt