be subjected to

Example Sentences

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Regardless of their immigration status or that of their parents, children should not be subjected to immigration detention, he insisted.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 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

No player should be subjected to such hatred simply for doing their job.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 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

It’s important to remember that once your adjustment-of-status application is pending, you will not be subjected to random deportation unless you commit a crime.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi