Example Sentences

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However, when neurons are subjected to mechanical stress while squeezing through tight spaces, the enzyme can become trapped midway through the process, leaving sections of DNA broken.

From Science Daily • Jun. 21, 2026

Not all the birth mothers subjected to forced adoptions went through a Church of England mother and baby home.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

"Pakistan was very open in public in embracing its role as a mediator which certainly subjected it to certain risks, such as being viewed as the fall guy if things went downhill," Kugelman said.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

At the time, U.K. residents had been subjected to government austerity following the financial crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

“I suppose you’ve never been subjected to someone’s parents on the first date before,” Maxine says once they are alone, sipping milky cups of Lapsang Souchong from heavy white mugs.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri