subordinating

present participle of subordinate

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Verb
  • Hong Kong has already implemented a Stablecoin Ordinance, requiring issuers to be licensed and subjecting them to strict oversight of reserves and redemption rights.
    Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Trump has a difficult relationship with Zelensky, subjecting the Ukrainian leader to public and pointed criticism during his visit to the Oval Office in February.
    Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Even after the company turned much of its attention towards other genres — conquering the planet with World of Warcraft — StarCraft 2 arrived in 2010 to critical and player acclaim.
    Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • My mission in life is to empower leaders to cultivate inner mastery and empathy, knowing that true strength comes from conquering inner battles and developing a growth mindset.
    Dr. Adil Dalal, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Giants won in all kinds of encouraging ways while subduing the wild-card-leading Cubs in a 5-2 victory Tuesday night.
    Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
  • The two also showed a demonstration of what a K9 takedown looks like, with Humphries acting as a target and K9 Bob subduing him.
    Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Throughout most of the game, the Bears were dominating the day.
    James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
  • After dominating the at the box office this summer, the supernatural horror hit Weapons is finally available to stream at home.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Auburn opened the season by defeating visiting Baylor by two touchdowns, a good win to begin with and one that looks better after the Bears outlasted SMU.
    Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz won his second US Open title, defeating Italian rival Jannik Sinner in four thrilling sets.
    Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
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