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subordinate

[suh-bawr-dn-it, suh-bawr-dn-eyt] / səˈbɔr dn ɪt, səˈbɔr dnˌeɪt /




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Sales volumes recovered, but Nestlé fired Freixe in September 2025 after the company said an internal investigation found he had an undisclosed romantic relationship with a subordinate.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

He found the role hugely enjoyable, but strategising and giving commands to subordinate players in real time could be "more stressful than real life".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Another cop, whose name was not released by the department, was suspended for 10 days after both failing to disclose a relationship with a subordinate and using a department database for nonwork purposes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

The company will pay about 20% in cash and 80% in GFL subordinate voting shares.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

His subordinate stands right next to him, looking as blank- minded as ever.

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner




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