subsidize
verb (used with object)
to furnish or aid with a subsidy.
had subsidized
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past perfectof subsidize.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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One fire historian remarked that the government had subsidized a "lethal mixture of homeowners and brush."
From Salon ● Jan. 26, 2025
Mr. Schoofs said in the email that BuzzFeed had subsidized the news division for many years and that the “next phase” for BuzzFeed News was to reach profitability in its own right.
From New York Times ● Mar. 22, 2022
Even when we moved into Manhattan we had subsidized housing because my mom was in management at Sloan-Kettering.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2021
As Cassavetes had subsidized his indie films with roles in so-so movies and TV shows, so did Falk use Columbo as his day job, allowing him to go trekking into illuminating back alleys.
From Time ● Jun. 25, 2011
Her father had subsidized Robbie’s education all his life.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
