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Italian sandwich

noun

Definition of Italian sandwichnext
as in submarine
a large sandwich on a long split roll that restaurant makes a great Italian sandwich

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  1. submarine
  2. hero
Noun
  • The researchers say the same approach could support submarine detection, navigation and positioning.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Either way, The Ministry is a perfectly decent action movie based on the real-life tale of a group of World War II commandos on a covert submarine-sabotage mission.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of submarine
Noun
  • Others insulted them, settling into the familiar wrestling roles of heroes and villains before ever stepping between the ropes.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Cassius accepted the hero award from the city of Miami Police Department at a ceremony recognizing his bravery on Wednesday.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of hero
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“Italian sandwich.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Italian%20sandwich. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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