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something that is of secondary importance to something else
one of the company's foreign subsidiaries
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Recent Examples of subsidiaries
Construction and engineering services firm Geotech Holdings – which has seven subsidiaries, each sanctioned by the US government – has headquarters in Kwai Chung, home to the city’s container port.
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Helen Regan, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
However, the firm specializes in helping large corporate subsidiaries transition into independent entities, suggesting that its focus will initially be on operational stability rather than sweeping change.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
The two companies being sanctioned are Rosneft and Lukoil and some of their subsidiaries, the statement said.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
Now China has announced sanctions forbidding Chinese companies and nationals from doing business with Hanwha’s subsidiaries.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
The Treasury Department said the new economic penalties will target Russia’s two largest oil companies, Open Joint Stock Company Rosneft Oil Company and Lukoil OAO, as well as their subsidiaries.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2025
The subsidiaries are allegedly involved in Washington’s probe into China’s shipping industry.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Sakulkarawek is also a director at several of the subsidiaries of Banpu, which has been expanding into renewable and green energy technologies since 2014.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
The story by outlines how Citic Telecom CPC company, through its subsidiaries, owns and operates three Baltic Sea cables that carry information from private individuals, companies, and authorities.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Helen Regan, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
However, the firm specializes in helping large corporate subsidiaries transition into independent entities, suggesting that its focus will initially be on operational stability rather than sweeping change.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
The two companies being sanctioned are Rosneft and Lukoil and some of their subsidiaries, the statement said.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
Now China has announced sanctions forbidding Chinese companies and nationals from doing business with Hanwha’s subsidiaries.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
The Treasury Department said the new economic penalties will target Russia’s two largest oil companies, Open Joint Stock Company Rosneft Oil Company and Lukoil OAO, as well as their subsidiaries.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2025
The subsidiaries are allegedly involved in Washington’s probe into China’s shipping industry.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Sakulkarawek is also a director at several of the subsidiaries of Banpu, which has been expanding into renewable and green energy technologies since 2014.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
The story by outlines how Citic Telecom CPC company, through its subsidiaries, owns and operates three Baltic Sea cables that carry information from private individuals, companies, and authorities.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsidiaries
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Choose from the gray, blue, brown, and white options for a discount, or opt for the all-black bath mat for just $23.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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As America grew more urbanized, the options for mayhem at times became more dangerous, such as setting fires or pedestrian tripwires.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Organizers are also looking for a few extra hands, claws, paws, tentacles or whatever appendages volunteers have for the occasion to help with the event.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
19 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, moths, mantises, and cicadas gather auditory information from similar appendages on their thoraxes or abdomens.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
16 Oct. 2025
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Avoid an acid overload of tart and tangy (pickles and citrus), a bold flavor competition, sweet and funky flavors colliding (fruity jams and aged cheeses), and a clash of spicy meats and cheeses with delicate fruits and accompaniments.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Oct. 2025
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Consider Madewell’s roomy hobo bag in dark brown (the perfect laptop bag) or Tory Burch’s crossbody option, as essentials to wear throughout the season; then spring for a new accompaniments—like minimalist-friendly gold earrings, a sleek belt, or classic sunnies in tortoise shell.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
8 Oct. 2025
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May Improve Exercise Performance Although research is limited, pomegranate supplements may improve exercise performance by improving endurance and/or muscle recovery.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
23 Oct. 2025
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However, more research is needed to understand the long-term effects of collagen supplements on various conditions.—
Devineé Lingo,
Health,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Subsidiaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsidiaries. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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