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sub

[suhb] / sʌb /


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"You play 55 minutes for me and you are dead and ask for a sub, then perfect," said Iraola.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

However, Jones, who played a key role in Eliud Kipchoge's sub two-hour marathon challenge in 2019, is keen to point out that the science in this area is "behind".

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026

A foot-long sub is a carb bomb, but it has saving graces: lots of protein and the appearance of fresh ingredients sliced to order.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

The Navy has been trying to boost submarine production for years with the goal of building two Virginia-class and one Columbia-class sub each year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

It became obvious to many on the small sub that Quirin and Heinck had formed an alliance that excluded Dasch and Burger.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple

Philly Cheesesteaks, along with new hot Italian subs, have proven popular among younger consumers.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026

“I don’t feel comfortable taking him in during a strike with subs who do not know my son’s needs,” Gonzalez said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 29, 2026

If the subs have done their jobs but weren’t paid, consider paying them.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 25, 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

“The same as a Piper Cub. We used them during the war as training planes and for spotting enemy subs and all kinds of things.”

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos

"To get subbed in, having not done any efforts in this team, or in this track, or in this order, it was always going to be a bit of a gamble."

From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026

After the goal, U.S. star Christian Pulisic was subbed out after sustaining an apparent leg injury while attempting a shot.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026

Somewhere in the mix of all this is Ronaldo, who got the first knockout stage goal of his Cup career with that penalty kick, but also was subbed off late for fresher legs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 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

Mr. Cobb sometimes subbed for their Social Studies teacher, and he always managed to slip in a story about the Vietnam War, even when their class unit was on ancient civilizations.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi

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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