subordinate
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He found the role hugely enjoyable, but strategising and giving commands to subordinate players in real time could be "more stressful than real life".
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Another cop, whose name was not released by the department, was suspended for 10 days after both failing to disclose a relationship with a subordinate and using a department database for nonwork purposes.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026
The military is subordinate to its civilian commander in chief, and as chairman of the Joint Chiefs, he has no direct command of battlefield forces.
From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026
Xi’s last remaining subordinate on the Central Military Commission is a career political officer with limited operational experience.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026
I said that if I were in a similar position to his, I would try to subordinate my own interests to those of the people.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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