1
as in dependent
determined by something else
your extra piano lesson on Tuesdays is subject to the availability of the music room
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2
as in vulnerable
being in a situation where one is likely to meet with harm
this type of wound is highly subject to infection
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This is dependent on the base model specifications absorbing the pressure from the supply chain to maintain an acceptable margin.
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While other platforms looked at diversifying their revenue through subscriptions, Pinterest remains entirely dependent on ad revenue.
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The set up leaves California vulnerable to the unpredictable nature of the stock market, dramatic swings in revenue and, in recent years, reliant on poor projections.
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Countries around the Caribbean Sea are vulnerable to major earthquakes because of the tectonic plates in the region.
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In Florida, a person found not guilty by reason of insanity may be placed on conditional release, which requires a treatment plan and periodic monitoring.
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They are generally paid minimum wage, and any infraction or exam failure can mean an immediate withdrawal of one’s conditional employment offer, the former trainees interviewed said.
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According to Martin Velasquez, a Yuma Proving Ground team lead, earlier CROWS variants were too large for the platform, did not meet transport requirements, and were susceptible to damage during sustained firing.
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Since the 1970s, engineers have known that concrete buildings are particularly susceptible to earthquakes and seek to reinforce new construction with steel.
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The process is meant to mitigate the chance of any sensitive instruments being damaged, Katalyst said in a press release.
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Mars activates your 8th House of Intimacy and Shared Resources, motivating you to tackle sensitive matters with courage and protect what truly matters.
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Some lenders are more exposed than others.
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The outer layers of the star will eventually cool and disperse, leaving a nebula of ex-stellar material surrounding the sun's core, which will then become an exposed cooling stellar remnant called a white dwarf.
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For instance, people prone to acid reflux or migraines sometimes find that chocolate can trigger symptoms.
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Eucerin’s Clear Skin Sunscreen is formulated with oily, acne-prone skin in mind.
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“Subject (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subject%20%28to%29. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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