subtracted

Example Sentences

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Abbott secretly subtracted a hidden value from measurements involving some of the experimental masses.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

Any salary that he receives from the Falcons will reportedly be subtracted from the $54 million that the Dolphins still owe him.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026

This year, they have added two more -- and subtracted one -- for a whopping total of 95.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

Medicare premiums are determined by overall medical costs and are subtracted from your Social Security payments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

There were long lines of figures, added, divided, and subtracted, and little drawings.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers