subject to
Example Sentences
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Stock held by Musk and select other insiders, which together account for over 63% of pre-IPO outstanding shares, is subject to a longer lockup.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
The deal is expected to close at the end of 2026, subject to approval by Luxfer shareholders and regulators.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
“It’s a tough subject to talk about,” Joe Torre said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
They are not illegal to buy or own - and widely available online - but they are not approved for human use, so are not subject to the quality controls that govern pharmaceutical manufacturing.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Most verbs that take subjectless complements, such as try in Alice tried to calm down, are governed by an ironclad rule that forces the overt subject to be identical to the missing subject.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
