subgroup

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Recent Examples of subgroup The subgroup was previously thought to be mostly Mediterranean, found in Spain, Italy and the Balkans. Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026 Renowned for their energetic dance and songs, the Bété clan is a subgroup of the Kruo people of Côte D’Ivoire, who are a community of coastal fisherfolk and farmers; other prominent Bété people include Grammy-winning musician Dobet Gnahore and Chelsea Football Club star Didier Drogba. Chinonso Ihekire, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026 Membership requirements and an application for the Property Masters subgroup can be found on the TV Academy website. Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 24 Mar. 2026 The Television Academy has announced a new Property Masters subgroup within the Directors Peer Group for individuals who have advanced the art of storytelling through their craft as a Property Master. Denise Petski, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for subgroup
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Noun
  • Costa Mesa outdistanced Westlake by 53 points to claim its first section crown and highlight a record-setting second day of the section championships.
    Dan Albano, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
  • In 1980, 35 people were killed when a freighter rammed the Sunshine Skyway Bridge over Tampa Bay in Florida, causing a 1,300-foot section of the southbound span to collapse.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Noun
  • Several zebra species and giraffe subspecies are native to Kenya.
    Michelle Watson and Zoe Sottile, CNN, 18 Dec. 2022
  • Washington moose belong to a subspecies called Shiras moose.
    Vonnai Phair, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Dec. 2022
Noun
  • The pursuit happened Tuesday and began in Rocky Mount’s Meadowbrook subdivision, the Edgecombe County Sheriff’s Office said in a May 7 news release.
    Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
  • The council’s hearing about Silverleaf, a large and expensive mixed-use subdivision proposed south of Karcher Road near Gem State Adventist Academy, lasted more than two hours Monday evening.
    Noah Daly May 7, Idaho Statesman, 7 May 2026
Noun
  • In addition, subclasses of biomolecules have even more specializations in their structures and functions.
    Julie Pollock, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
  • There is also a separate subclass for California users pursuing additional claims.
    Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The appointment marks a return of sorts for Dantas, who curated a project by Vik Muniz for the 2013–15 edition of the Vancouver Biennale.
    News Desk, Artforum, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Heuermann was a giant of sorts — 6 feet, 4 inches and 280-some pounds — and a monster of a particularly gruesome sort.
    Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • In the coming weeks, Berkebile, along with his colleague Brian Weinberg, will lead a variety of projects, including building a parking lot and welcome plaza equipped with benches and informational signage about the forest.
    Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
  • The company started importing goods from Chinese vendors two years ago to make up for a dearth of suppliers in Africa who can deliver a wide variety of large orders at scale with favorable prices, Dufay said.
    Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 8 May 2026
Noun
  • Hantaviruses are a group of viruses primarily found in species of rodents across the world.
    Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
  • The Leapfrog Group released its semiannual hospital safety ratings and UConn Health for the 11th straight time received the group’s top, five-star rating.
    Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
Noun
  • Sandwiched between two hegemonic powers and facing an uncertain future, an emerging generation of artists, writers, and designers began exploring new areas of subjectivity.
    Pauline J. Yao, Artforum, 2 May 2026
  • For generations, the 10th Amendment has been the rallying point for conservatives who believe that decisions are best made closest to the people affected by them.
    Jesse Plunkett, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026

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“Subgroup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subgroup. Accessed 10 May. 2026.

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