subtracted

Example Sentences

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Still, all of the estimates expect a rebound from the 0.5% growth logged during the fourth quarter of 2025 when a 43-day government shutdown subtracted a percentage point from real GDP growth.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

These so-called affiliated investments now amount to an average 76% of surplus, the cushion left over after liabilities are subtracted from assets, A.M.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

The BEA estimated that the reduction in government services subtracted about 1 percentage point from real GDP growth in the fourth quarter.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

I had suggested charging him 2% per annum interest on any sums advanced, with that amount subtracted from his share of the inheritance and distributed 50/50 between my sister and me.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 27, 2026

And when you write a check, the number you put in the little box gets subtracted from what you have.

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman