Example Sentences

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While the main electrical service of an office building might be an OK size for a residential building, remodelers would need to add a subpanel to each residential unit.

From Scientific American • Jul. 19, 2023

“They just sort of went on their own,” said Mr. Cardin, who chairs the Environment Committee’s subpanel on transportation and infrastructure.

From Washington Times • Jul. 28, 2021

House of Representatives appropriations subpanel on commerce, justice, and science.

From Science Magazine • May 21, 2018

Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, who chairs the House subpanel on national security oversight, called it “totally unacceptable” but said the incident was just one of a string of security failings on the Secret Service’s watch.

From Washington Times • Sep. 20, 2014

“If the FCC is expected to tackle some of the nation’s most pressing communications issues, Commissioners must have the ability to communicate freely,” said Eshoo, the ranking member of the House subpanel on technology. 

From Washington Post • Feb. 6, 2013