subdivision

Example Sentences

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We see how the form of a finial was generated by the progressive subdivision of a square, precisely the same process by which the mason would incise and cut his stone.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

"This reflects a complex history of population subdivision, in which different populations lived in different regions and habitat types."

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

Some eight workers were arrested in a chaotic scene of laborers running away from federal vehicles racing through the three-street subdivision at high speed, the builders said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

With the split finalized, Curry will retain rights to the “Curry Brand,” a subdivision within Under Armour, and he intends to take it forward independently, which could include teaming with another retail partner.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 14, 2025

The audible result of this slight increase in length of each subdivision is that the rhythm feels more relaxed, smoother and less rigidly precise.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall