Example Sentences

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Those doubling down, however, are subjecting themselves to public wrath.

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026

As a result, "we are subjecting some patients to a lot of medications that cause immunosuppression and yet have little chance of making their symptoms better," Orange says.

From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2024

Humans are subjecting the Earth’s microbiome to the equivalent of what happens when you eat fast-food burgers and potato chips 24/7.

From Scientific American • Sep. 8, 2023

“While other countries are celebrating the return of their athletes, we are subjecting ours to the most cruel and uncaring treatment,” Carroll said.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 11, 2021

Monseigneur, you are subjecting me to cross-examination; you treat me as a criminal at the bar; the rumors which idly pass by a gentleman's ears do not remain there.

From Ten Years Later by Dumas père, Alexandre