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subplot

noun

Definition of subplot

as in plot

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Recent Examples of subplot An interesting subplot to their individual 2025-26 seasons was that Havertz and Gyokeres often brought the best out of each other. — Art De Roché, New York Times, 31 July 2026 Watch for the undercard reveal, a second press conference closer to fight week, and the broadcast tug-of-war subplot — Eddie Hearn's ongoing back-and-forth with Dana White hangs over every Zuffa boxing card, and this is the biggest one yet. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 The King vs the Prince The clash of styles is one subplot but arguably not as exciting as the prospect of Messi coming up against Lamine Yamal. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 July 2026 The interesting subplot here is current form for both players. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for subplot

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This new environment is a fertile plot to support the growth of crypto real estate transactions as local businesses and legal systems become more accustomed to virtual currency transactions.

— K.H. Koehler, Ascend Agency, 6 Aug. 2026
There is plenty of bloodshed and adrenaline, but those action scenes serve mostly as retribution and to tie up loose plot points.

— Whitney Friedlander, Variety, 6 Aug. 2026

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The organization does not tolerate any actions that directly contradict the values and policies of the Fraternity and holds strict rulings against members and chapters that violate Fraternity expectations and the law.

— Abby Dodge, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister Yodchanan Wongsawat said Friday a new mental health action plan to support teachers and students would be announced following the shooting.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

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Davis has provided accounts of his role in Tupac’s murder a number of times, and his story has remained fairly consistent over the years.

— Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
This collaboration represents a step in enabling filmmakers and creators to tell more immersive, emotionally rich stories with the highest global standards.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026

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