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subset

[suhb-set] / ˈsʌbˌsɛt /
NOUN
set that is part of a larger set
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Antonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK


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It also means there’s a likely a subset of names that are too cheap—and ready to rally.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Ben Van Roo, co-founder of the AI defense startup Legion Intelligence, said that Palantir’s Maven has been a success but that “it’s a subset of workflows out of thousands” in the department.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

There’s even a subset of manosphere influencers who are doing this tap dance with Islam.

From Salon • May 4, 2026

“Usually it’s the same subset of vehicles that consistently ranks up there with best resale values,” said Drury.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

Unless you get the complete list of predictions or a randomly selected subset, the correct predictions mean nothing.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos



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