Example Sentences

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Pyongyang withdrew from the Non-Proliferation Treaty in 1993 and has since conducted six nuclear tests, subjecting it to multiple United Nations resolutions, and is believed to possess dozens of nuclear warheads.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Those doubling down, however, are subjecting themselves to public wrath.

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026

Sen. Adam Schiff and 15 members of California’s congressional delegation sent a letter Monday to major insurers demanding to know why they are allegedly subjecting L.A. wildfire survivors to claims reviews requiring itemized property receipts.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

Questions from MPs to the PM also focused on standards in public life, including whether ministers were subjecting themselves to scrutiny by answering questions in Parliament.

From BBC • Dec. 15, 2025

She must hate me for subjecting her to something so demeaning.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir