sub

Example Sentences

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She has dedicated the honour to "all the sub postmasters that we have lost".

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

From 13 February to 19 April, the decorated Brazil defender didn't see a single minute of league action, remaining an unused sub in seven successive games.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

"He's tiny! It's blue!" one excited scientist was recorded as saying when she first caught sight of the cerulean cephalopod on footage transmitted from the sub.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

To avoid paying twice—once to the sub and again to the contractor—get a release of claims and a lien waiver from the sub.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

The sub slowed down but it was still going pretty fast.

From "Wolfie & Fly" by Cary Fagan