subtracted

Example Sentences

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Abbott secretly subtracted a hidden value from measurements involving some of the experimental masses.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

Still, all of the estimates expect a rebound from the 0.5% growth logged during the fourth quarter of 2025 when a 43-day government shutdown subtracted a percentage point from real GDP growth.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

I had suggested charging him 2% per annum interest on any sums advanced, with that amount subtracted from his share of the inheritance and distributed 50/50 between my sister and me.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 27, 2026

Medicare premiums are determined by overall medical costs and are subtracted from your Social Security payments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

To get this variable, Colin took the two people’s average age and subtracted five.

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green