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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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Mehringer’s case dates back to April 27, 2018, when she and her subordinate, Sgt.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Trump visited the construction site, theatrically inspecting it like a mob boss checking on a wayward subordinate.

From Salon • Jan. 12, 2026

“Breathe through your mouth, sir,” said Hobs, his subordinate, who grinned at his discomfort.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee




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