subcommittee
noun
sub·com·mit·tee
ˈsəb-kə-ˌmi-tē 
ˌsəb-kə-ˈmi-
: a subdivision of a committee usually organized for a specific purpose
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The Senate has formed a subcommittee to set up an investigation.
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The ordinance outlines the number of people on the subcommittee, its duties, Open Meetings Act requirements, and how members will be appointed.
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Comer issued subpoena to the DOJ for the Epstein files pursuant to a motion led by Democrats in a subcommittee in July, which was approved due to support from three Republicans.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 22 Aug. 2025
In testimony last month before a Senate commerce subcommittee, the ATA acknowledged a driver shortage in the trucking industry.
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The subcommittee, which would include Montgomery Steppe and Supervisor Paloma Aguirre, would review reports the CJJA provides to the Probation Department.
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Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Comer issued subpoena to the DOJ for the Epstein files pursuant to a motion led by Democrats in a subcommittee in July, which was approved due to support from three Republicans.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 22 Aug. 2025
In testimony last month before a Senate commerce subcommittee, the ATA acknowledged a driver shortage in the trucking industry.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
The subcommittee, which would include Montgomery Steppe and Supervisor Paloma Aguirre, would review reports the CJJA provides to the Probation Department.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for subcommittee
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subcommittee
noun
sub·com·mit·tee
ˈsəb-kə-ˌmit-ē
ˌsəb-kə-ˈmit-ē
: a part of a committee usually organized for a certain purpose
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subcommittee
noun
sub·com·mit·tee
ˈsəb-kə-ˌmi-tē
: a subdivision of a committee that is assigned a portion of the committee's jurisdiction, holds hearings, amends legislation, and reports to the committee
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