subordinates

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Its Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, which includes Iran, shed scores of career officials last year, many of them replaced by greener subordinates or political appointees.

From Slate • May 1, 2026

Under this model, leaders give subordinates clear objectives but leave the tactical execution to their discretion.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

The complaint detailed taped comments made by Petillo’s subordinates but included no evidence showing she had participated in the exchanges.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

"While dominant individuals may show disciplining actions toward their subordinates, as macaques do naturally, these actions in the macaque society 'differ from human abuses'," it said.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

Stalin often managed to shrug off the blame for his actions onto his subordinates or the Communist Party itself.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein