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sub

[suhb] / sʌb /


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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

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

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

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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