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submarine

[suhb-muh-reen, suhb-muh-reen, suhb-muh-reen] / ˌsʌb məˈrin, ˈsʌb məˌrin, ˌsʌb məˈrin /


NOUN
sandwich
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG


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Prysmian, an Italian maker of underground and submarine cables for power transmission, is a winner from the electrification push, and its shares are up 40% this year.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

Researchers at Pew, for example, asked respondents in one survey if they were licensed to operate a type of nuclear submarine.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

South Korea’s Hanwha has made a nonbinding offer valued at more than $1 billion to buy Austal USA, a builder of ships and submarine parts for the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

Goodwin's mechanical engineering division is a key supplier of components to UK and US frigate and submarine programmes.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

But it was a submarine in the shape of what, exactly?

From "Wolfie & Fly" by Cary Fagan

Scientific and commercial voyages can yield data about natural resources awaiting below melting ice caps and information for positioning nuclear-armed submarines.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 15, 2026

The results may also apply to other demanding environments, including submarines, offshore oil platforms, and remote research stations.

From Science Daily Aug. 7, 2026

The project to replace existing nuclear submarines will receive £8.4bn to support progress towards getting the new vessels ready for service.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

Late Wednesday, the company said the government had awarded it a 5.9 billion-pound contract for work on nuclear deterrent submarines.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

And there were four Soviet submarines in the area, each with a nuclear torpedo that could destroy an entire enemy fleet.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

The historical odds will be against the Nets, who have been submarined by Durant’s January knee sprain, Harden’s February departure and Irving’s part-time availability because of his unvaccinated status.

From Washington Post Mar. 28, 2022

Theoretically, those Sunday figures could be submarined by a handful of meaningless rounds where Finau was never in the tournament mix.

From Golf Digest Feb. 3, 2020

A seven-run second inning submarined the Mariners’ victory hopes early in what ended up being a 13-3 rout.

From Seattle Times Jun. 2, 2019

Twice in the last six weeks, Johnson has submarined the Lakers by being out front without being up front.

From Los Angeles Times May 21, 2019

I also had the feeling that in this particular city, in the darkness I might be submarined by a city human U-boat, which would slip up behind me.

From Soldier Silhouettes on our Front by William L. (William Le Roy) Stidger

The Cyclones shot 32% in the second half, submarining their own cause further by turning the ball over 18 times.

From Fox News Mar. 26, 2022

Quisenberry, a submarining closer with a world-class wit, won five Rolaids Relief Man awards for the Royals in the 1980s.

From New York Times Feb. 24, 2022

Chicago had the bases loaded with one out when submarining right-hander Tyler Rogers caught Willson Contreras looking at an 84 mph fastball on a 3-2 count.

From Seattle Times Sep. 12, 2021

Since 1995, patent terms last for 20 years from the date of application, making the submarining strategy impractical.

From Washington Post Aug. 6, 2021

But instead I am this sphere of darkness submarining through the halls.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan




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