subgroup

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Recent Examples of subgroup That research, however, did see positive results in a subgroup of patients who were early in disease and declining rapidly. Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026 Genetic evidence places the species within the Islamiinae subgroup, though the study notes classification issues within the larger family. Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026 Genetic evidence places the species within the Islamiinae subgroup, but the study also revealed classification issues within the larger family. Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 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 See All Example Sentences for subgroup
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Noun
  • The senior escaped several jams to toss a five-hitter with 12 strikeouts to lead JSerra past La Mirada 3-2 for its first section title.
    Dan Albano, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
  • In the frozen food section, Deep Brands is serving Asian flavors to a diverse customer base that reflects the country, not just an Asian population, according to General Manager Kiernan Laughlin.
    Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 29 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
  • Skyline Meadows The Planning Board agreed Tuesday night to continue a public hearing at a later date regarding a Charlotte developer’s request to rezone 15 acres in fast-growing southeast Mooresville for a 38-home subdivision.
    Joe Marusak May 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
  • Backyards had been slowly disappearing ever since the adjacent subdivision’s construction in the mid-1950s.
    Michael Wells, Kansas City Star, 27 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
  • Black-and-white images of its past form a slideshow of sorts along one of its walls near the lobby.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
  • The gallery’s Chinatown loft was made into a garage of sorts, housing dozens of miniature ATVs, motorcycles, cars, tractors, and invented vehicles that Kokopeli had constructed largely from Pampers.
    Theo Belci, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • But as the uptake of telehealth has grown substantially since the start of the covid pandemic, McClain is one of millions of Americans who have used online companies to meet a variety of their medical needs.
    Maia Rosenfeld, NBC news, 29 May 2026
  • The rooms For a smaller resort, there's a surprising variety among the accommodations.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 May 2026
Noun
  • Some groups came out in support of the update, however, including Southern California Edison and Pacific Gas & Electric.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
  • Jacob Coleman, the conservative advocacy group’s Minnesota director, said the convention marked the display’s debut.
    Jay Gabler, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
Noun
  • Disney spent over a hundred years creating memories and telling stories that shaped a generation of creators.
    Jon Youshaei, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
  • Filipino Forces exists to spotlight the next generation of Filipino leadership, foster meaningful relationships, and create a lasting platform for representation, pride, and cultural amplification.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 30 May 2026

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“Subgroup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subgroup. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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