- present participle of subvert.
subverting
Example Sentences
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In short, City effectively stand accused of subverting Premier League rules that clubs had agreed to comply with, and of distorting the competition over multiple seasons.
From BBC ● May 19, 2026
From the film’s opening sequence, Fennell delights in subverting expectations.
From Salon ● Feb. 14, 2026
The removals were dubious from a legal standpoint, subverting due process and legal proceedings linked to extradition treaties signed by Mexico, say lawyers, security analysts and former officials.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 3, 2025
D’Aquino’s defense: She had been slyly subverting the propaganda machine the whole time, entertaining Americans with facetious language no one could take seriously and introducing upbeat American music the GIs actually loved.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 21, 2025
Cool things going on with subverting trad, ideas of femininity etc.
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
