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subject

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






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The senators thought the matter off-limits—it was under government review—and steered the witness back to the day’s subject: heavy lift, the blunt problem of getting big things off the planet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

If the NFL were to determine that Jackson violated its personal conduct policy, he could be subject to a six-game suspension or banishment from the league, with an opportunity to appeal.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

ICE holding facilities have been the subject of multiple lawsuits since the start of the Trump administration over alleged overcrowding, poor conditions and confinement that went on for days and weeks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Whether a jointly owned property with rights of survivorship is subject to recovery can depend on the language of the deed and other variables.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

I had decided that the best thing was never to bring up the subject, even though Jeff was the only other kid I had ever talked to about very much at all.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott




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