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sub

[suhb] / sʌb /


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The founder, Peter Cancro, had led Jersey Mike’s since launching it with a single Jersey Shore sub shop in 1975.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

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

Few footballers relish developing a reputation as a super sub - someone who can come off the bench and make an impact - because they would rather be starting games on the pitch.

From BBC Jul. 10, 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

Instead he broke us into two teams of five and put the others on the bench, ready to sub in.

From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds

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

From MarketWatch Jul. 30, 2026

I really enjoyed the resilience they showed with 10 men, with the subs coming on and John Stones blocking things, Dan Burn heading every ball clear and Djed Spence making some really important challenges.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

Military strategist Eyck Freymann in his new book about defending Taiwan describes subs as “the door-kicker for the rest of the force” in a war with China.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 23, 2026

It subs in for the more rock-leaning Sonora Tent that was broadcast on the Weekend 1 stream.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 16, 2026

This was the first time Soviet subs had ever been spotted so close to the American coast.

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

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

"It's so tough playing an individual sport. You can't be subbed out, you just have to be dunked back in the deep end immediately," former British player Naomi Broady said on BBC TV.

From BBC Jun. 29, 2026

Pulisic said he was kicked in the calf in the opening match, a 4-1 victory over Paraguay on June 12, when he was subbed out at halftime.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 2026

He has started 18 games but always been subbed off.

From BBC Mar. 27, 2026

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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