be subject to

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Justice Department from compelling records from any other California hospital that may be subject to similar subpoenas, the contents and scope of which remain secret.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

That’s why the laws that apply to the rest of us should apply to judges, and those who interpret our laws should be subject to those same laws.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Fifa also warns that tickets bought via other routes "may be invalid and may be subject to cancellation without notice".

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Unauthorized outbound investment activities will be subject to penalties, including fines and investment bans, according to the State Council.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Everything from how the foreign media would be treated to how the city would be decorated would be subject to rigorous planning.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown