be subjected to

Example Sentences

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"President Ramaphosa maintains that no person is above the law and that any allegations should be subjected to due process without fear, favour or prejudice," it said in a statement.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Again, not a word about the coercive therapeutic context in which vulnerable minors will be subjected to those “ideas” and pressed to implement them.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

He added the incident was particularly concerning for younger reporters: "We've got some who are as young as 20, just getting into the industry, who shouldn't be subjected to bullying or intimidation."

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

“Workers should never be subjected to vulgar language or behavior by anyone—including the President of the United States,” the union said in the statement posted on X.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

“I do not understand why our children must be subjected to these sort of security measures.”

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas