sub
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"You play 55 minutes for me and you are dead and ask for a sub, then perfect," said Iraola.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
However, Jones, who played a key role in Eliud Kipchoge's sub two-hour marathon challenge in 2019, is keen to point out that the science in this area is "behind".
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
It can charge roughly $15 to $20 for a sub, drink and chips by catering to the upper half of a K-shaped economy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
A customizable, protein-heavy sub that’s sliced to order has a decent shot online, David writes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
I got to my feet: minor spraining of the sub ... trans ... damn, what was that called?
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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It also called for creating a “Component Repair Center,” essentially a submarine spare parts warehouse, that could quickly ship replacements to subs and repair broken parts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Philly Cheesesteaks, along with new hot Italian subs, have proven popular among younger consumers.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026
Subs are making $500 a day, but there are fewer subs than teachers and striking teachers forfeit pay.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 29, 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
The subs busy reading the clipboard and doesn’t notice our approach to the weight room.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
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He seemed to be subbed between 60 and 70 mins.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
Even there, I tried to work when my kid was subbed out.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
After the goal, U.S. star Christian Pulisic was subbed out after sustaining an apparent leg injury while attempting a shot.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 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
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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Liam Lawson, subbing at Red Bull for Isack Hadjar after the Frenchman broke his wrist boxing, was 11th.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Belgium dominated the opening half, outshooting the Americans 11-3 and putting five of those tries on goal, an edge U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino tried to address by subbing Dest off at halftime for Gio Reyna.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
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
We maintain a ten-point lead throughout, but Coach doesn’t risk subbing in any of the bench—not even when Pennsville calls time-out with only a minute to go.
From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick
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