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[suhb-jikt, suhb-jekt] / ˈsʌb dʒɪkt, səbˈdʒɛkt /






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In 2024, the European Union added Shein to its list of digital companies that are big enough to be subject to stricter safety curbs.

From Barron's Aug. 24, 2026

Kiplimo ran 57:20 in Lisbon earlier this year but Kejelcha has now knocked 29 seconds off that time to regain the record, subject to official ratification.

From BBC Aug. 23, 2026

He said U.S. goods subject to the levies will be concentrated in sectors such as steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, paper and electronics.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 22, 2026

He’s gung-ho about continuing to try to win, again, including next year, subject to whatever next year’s climate looks like.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 22, 2026

HOLOSECURITY: Passcode required for emergency teleportation of subject Dr. Maria Sabio.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly

They ordered dozens, even hundreds of books at a time, on completely unrelated subjects, and routed them through logistics warehouses.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 22, 2026

Are there specific subjects that must be covered in the class, such as investing or budgeting?

From MarketWatch Aug. 21, 2026

"In some subjects I have done 50% of the coursework so I'm not too worried because I don't think the work will get any bigger."

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

That’s the same methodology Park teaches his students when they tackle tough subjects on stage.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

I did not quite like it, and thought it better not to keep her mind on the subject, so we drifted on to other subjects, and Lucy was like her old self again.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker

In both environments, diamond is subjected to immense pressure.

From Science Daily Aug. 20, 2026

Five of the devices were subjected to a full examination.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

"It is wrong that the journalists who did their job responsibly are now being subjected to an onslaught of abuse."

From Barron's Aug. 19, 2026

Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan is among those who have said Arday was subjected to unrelenting media scrutiny.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

To Kamen’s surprise, Lawrence agreed—but on condition that he not be subjected to cross-examination.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

Previous G-7s brought out the alpha in Trump, subjecting allies to barbs and white-knuckled handshakes and forcing other leaders to walk on eggshells.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 17, 2026

Pyongyang withdrew from the Non-Proliferation Treaty in 1993 and has since conducted six nuclear tests, subjecting it to multiple United Nations resolutions, and is believed to possess dozens of nuclear warheads.

From Barron's Jun. 4, 2026

Those doubling down, however, are subjecting themselves to public wrath.

From Slate Jun. 1, 2026

He accused the two newspapers of subjecting him to "an endless pursuit, a campaign, an obsession with having every aspect of my life under surveillance so they could get the run on their competitors".

From BBC Mar. 31, 2026

Washington preferred agents who “live with the other side; whose local circumstances, without subjecting them to suspicions, give them an opportunity of making observations.”

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen




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