subordinate
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The military is subordinate to its civilian commander in chief, and as chairman of the Joint Chiefs, he has no direct command of battlefield forces.
From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026
Her findings were clear: When a female subordinate enters a relationship with a male manager at the same workplace, the subordinate’s earnings rise by about 6% over two years, on top of typical wage increases.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026
"Uganda has been ready for a civilian leader since time immemorial," he insists, adding that according to Uganda's constitution, the military must be subordinate to the civilian authority.
From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026
“Even though there’s an alpha male, the more subordinate males within the troop will mate with the females and do what’s called sneak breeding,” said Candace Sclimenti, curator of mammals at the zoo.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025
She would quickly subordinate her own desires to those of the family or the community, because she knew cooperation was the only way to survive.
From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston
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