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a part of a committee that is organized for a certain purpose
The Senate has formed a subcommittee to set up an investigation.
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Recent Examples of subcommittees
Now the legislature has seven standing committees as opposed to six, and each of those has seven subcommittees as opposed to four, which expands the opportunities for Democratic leadership roles.
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Teresa Reilly, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
Iowa lawmakers advanced two bills from House subcommittees Monday that would restrict the commercial operation of self-driving vehicles and assign liability to the owners of autonomous vehicles.
—Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 18 Feb. 2026
During this session, cabinet members and other administration officials are appearing in front of budget review subcommittees to make their case for funding.
—Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
The statement discusses the incumbent’s involvement with other local planning groups and subcommittees in addition to LJCPA.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Pol said the task force would like to encompass as much of the state as possible, and as more counties are added, create subcommittees of the task force.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Senate Public Health Committee Chairman Hob Bryan, a Democrat who has served in the Legislature since 1984, said committee hearings used to involve frequent debate, amendments and discussion among subcommittees.
—Gwen Dilworth, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2026
According to the city, Adams has been part of various bodies, including Community and Economic Development, Life Enrichment, and Infrastructure and Transportation subcommittees, working with the community, city staff, and local leaders to support residents’ well-being.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2025
Gimenez, who serves on multiple House Homeland Security and Armed Services subcommittees, said such attacks could target bridges, tunnels, and refineries in the oil-rich South American country.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 15 Nov. 2025
Teresa Reilly, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
Iowa lawmakers advanced two bills from House subcommittees Monday that would restrict the commercial operation of self-driving vehicles and assign liability to the owners of autonomous vehicles.
—Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 18 Feb. 2026
During this session, cabinet members and other administration officials are appearing in front of budget review subcommittees to make their case for funding.
—Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
The statement discusses the incumbent’s involvement with other local planning groups and subcommittees in addition to LJCPA.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Pol said the task force would like to encompass as much of the state as possible, and as more counties are added, create subcommittees of the task force.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Senate Public Health Committee Chairman Hob Bryan, a Democrat who has served in the Legislature since 1984, said committee hearings used to involve frequent debate, amendments and discussion among subcommittees.
—Gwen Dilworth, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2026
According to the city, Adams has been part of various bodies, including Community and Economic Development, Life Enrichment, and Infrastructure and Transportation subcommittees, working with the community, city staff, and local leaders to support residents’ well-being.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2025
Gimenez, who serves on multiple House Homeland Security and Armed Services subcommittees, said such attacks could target bridges, tunnels, and refineries in the oil-rich South American country.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 15 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subcommittees
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However, it could be fixed by mandating legislative districts be created by independent, nonpartisan panels in all states.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The facility’s racks, fan guards, floor, wall panels and inside the refrigerator had old food residue accumulation, grime and mold growth.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 8,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
Noun
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During the Cannes Film Festival, Goldfinch International and Fablemill will co-host a private gathering at the harbor convening senior figures from film commissions, government advisory bodies, fund managers, studios and technology founders across MENA, Southeast Asia, Africa and South Asia.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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The main initiatives introduced by subnational governments are the establishment of film commissions, the creation of film funds, and the building of film studios.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
5 May 2026
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Many of the terms are reported to be contingent on a final agreement being reached between the two countries' delegations.—
Chloe Taylor,Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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Defending the approach, Consul General Israel Bachar, Jerusalem’s top diplomat in Los Angeles since 2023, said in an interview that most of the money so far had gone into social media and delegations.—
Asaf Elia-Shalev,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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“Subcommittees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subcommittees. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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