Example Sentences

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The series offered a look at Mormon moms in Utah that subverted viewers’ expectations.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

In 1921, hoteliers in Atlantic City subverted that idea by creating their own revue of “bathing beauties,” held the week after Labor Day as a way to extend the summer season.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

Sentencing, Lord Arthurson said each of the men were "self-serving, arrogant and mendacious", adding they had "subverted public trust in NHS management".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2025

“Will & Grace” further subverted the gay bestie trope by assigning Will his own gay best friend, Sean Hayes’ Jack.

From Salon • May 29, 2025

They'd lied to us and subverted the judicial process.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson