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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
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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
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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
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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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