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Quantum mechanics is the branch of physics that explains how matter and energy behave at the atomic and sub atomic scale.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 13, 2026
During the 13-week quarter that ended June 28, that growth stood at 2.3%, the company said, with its popular limited-time chicken salad sub and digital marketing efforts driving the gains.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
The sub took up to three people on the dives, collecting the fossil samples using robotic arms.
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026
From 13 February to 19 April, the decorated Brazil defender didn't see a single minute of league action, remaining an unused sub in seven successive games.
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
Victoria was a Buchanan and would never duck into a sub shop, much less choke to death in a single episode.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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Shearer said: "When England were under the cosh, the manager made the right substitutions. The subs came on and they did their job. What an incredible night."
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
White then subs Clark out for Raven Johnson, having her take Clark’s seat, as they presumably continue to discuss their next play.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 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
It subs in for the more rock-leaning Sonora Tent that was broadcast on the Weekend 1 stream.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2026
These diesel-electric subs could cruise underwater on battery power for up to forty-eight hours, but to recharge they needed to approach the surface, take in oxygen, and run their diesel engines.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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Even there, I tried to work when my kid was subbed out.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 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
So he subbed his substitute, which is always a brave move, and shortly afterwards also took off Saka, who had arguably been Arsenal's best attacking player up until that point.
From BBC ● May 10, 2026
Osimhen was subbed off at half-time and it was later revealed by the Turkish side that he had fractured his forearm.
From BBC ● Mar. 20, 2026
“Imam Malik subbed for our class today,” Rabiya says.
From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan
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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
Importantly, subbing out water for sports drinks is not going to cut it: “It functionally makes very little difference in terms of people’s outcome,” Charlton said.
From Slate ● Aug. 17, 2025
Dawson was subbing for Chris Woakes, who will miss the remainder of the match with a shoulder injury sustained on day one.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2025
Can’t say the same for Khyler, who’s subbing at catcher.
From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone
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