subbing

[ suhb-ing ]

nounPhotography.

Origin of subbing

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Couric fans can tune into Good Morning America to see the former Today show host subbing all week for cohost Robin Roberts.
Quiz: Who Said It, ‘GMA’ Host Katie Couric or ‘Today’ Host Sarah Palin? | Anna Klassen | April 3, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
When Maddow started subbing for Olbermann in 2008, she hired his agent and pushed for a show.
Rachel Maddow Seizes Her Moment at Post-Keith Olbermann MSNBC | Howard Kurtz | February 27, 2011 | THE DAILY BEAST
But is subbing him in for the embattled CEO anything more than a cosmetic change?
The BP Cast List | The Daily Beast | June 16, 2010 | THE DAILY BEAST
TV Newser hears rumor that for one night only, Arianna Huffington will be subbing for Rachel Maddow on MSNBC.
Ashley Dupre on 20/20 and other TV Highlights | Nicole Ankowski | November 16, 2008 | THE DAILY BEAST
He did go to Philadelphia presently and found work "subbing" on a daily paper,'The Inquirer.'
Mark Twain, A Biography, 1835-1910, Complete | Albert Bigelow Paine

Mr. Lemuel Wacker was "subbing" as extra for the superannuated old cripple whose sole duty was to wave a flag as trains went by.
Bart Stirling's Road to Success | Allen Chapman
The young printer began to get some work at "subbing," though it was scant and irregular.
Stories of Achievement, Volume IV (of 6) | Various
"The psychologist who's subbing for Dr. von Heydenreich," the box told him patiently.
Day of the Moron | Henry Beam Piper
The young engineer had gotten him a job “subbing” as a helper on a yards switch engine.
Ralph on the Overland Express | Allen Chapman

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