subsumed

Example Sentences

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Washington’s intention to wage a humane and gentlemanly war for American independence was subsumed by proliferating mayhem, especially on the remote frontiers, where practices such as scalping were well established.

From The Wall Street Journal

They were deep in conversation and seemed familiar with one another, their words mostly subsumed by the music playing in the background.

From Literature

A woman in her position could very easily allow herself to be subsumed by the mechanism that protects celebrity.

From Salon

Matsumoto emphasizes the institutional aspect of our times by showing how the identities of individuals have become subsumed by their jobs.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s rare to watch an actor contend with their decisions so forthrightly, to admit to and accept the fact that they’ve let themselves be subsumed by stardom.

From Salon