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sublease

[suhb-lees, suhb-lees] / ˈsʌbˌlis, sʌbˈlis /


VERB
lease
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


Example Sentences

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He was jailed for convictions including several peaceful protests and a fraud charge related to a sublease of his media company’s offices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

I moved into a little sublease on Fairfax, and my parents were super-worried about me.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2024

The complaint said Atlas sought last year to terminate the sublease early.

From Reuters • Sep. 29, 2023

Roughly 33% of Smith Tower is either vacant or available for sublease, according to CBRE, which is handling leasing.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 31, 2023

"I wonder," he remarked without meeting his employer's eyes, "if he would sublease it?"

From The Desert Fiddler by Hamby, William H. (William Henry)