How to Use subject to in a Sentence

subject to

phrasal verb
Definition of subject tonext
  • Due to their high prices, Banksy pieces have been subject to imitation and forgery in the past.
    — Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Mar. 2024
  • The passage will be subject to inspections and the aid will go to civilians, not Hamas, Biden said.
    — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2023
  • The court costs, like the rest of the case, are subject to appeal, according to court rules on appeal filings.
    — Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2024
  • All items are subject to editing for clarity and length.
    — Samantha Gowen, Orange County Register, 5 Apr. 2024
  • Chaplains would be subject to background checks but are not required to hold any license.
    — Michael Williams, Dallas News, 22 Aug. 2023
  • Schedules are subject to change and some restrictions may end ahead of schedule.
    — Abigail Celaya, The Arizona Republic, 19 Apr. 2024
  • The meme-ification of that old clip is a type of hyper-scrutiny that Foster has been subject to her whole life.
    — Jordan Kisner, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2024
  • The panels, laid face-down and flat on a worktable, were subject to an unexpected type of cleaning.
    — Christopher Knight, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2024
  • That’s subject to change depending on the outcome of an ongoing court case.
    — Julia Shumway, oregonlive, 15 Sep. 2023
  • Blue was often subjected to public criticism about her hair and looks as a child.
    — Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 30 Oct. 2023
  • But that stock is gone, and free clinics are subject to the vaccine supply provided through programs like Bridge.
    — Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 20 Sep. 2023
  • The information herein is not complete and is subject to change.
    — Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2024
  • Like many cities across the United States, Grants Pass has been subject to the same economic and social forces that have compounded homelessness over the years.
    — Abbie Vansickle, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2024
  • The government’s preference is to transfer the property through a 99-year ground lease, subject to approval by the secretary of the Navy.
    — Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Aug. 2023
  • The woman is thought to have been subjected to beatings and malnourishment for weeks, the department said.
    — Fabiana Chaparro, CNN, 15 Sep. 2023
  • Gay was released in an undignified way after rotting on the vine and being subject to vile racial attacks.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 10 Jan. 2024
  • Never Back Down also has almost $1.4 million worth of airtime reserved for the future, though that is subject to change.
    — Alexandra Marquez, NBC News, 31 July 2023
  • Best Men’s Shoes Deals Shoes are everyday essentials subjected to a lot of wear and tear, so finding a durable pair is crucial.
    — Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 11 Nov. 2023
  • Those plans would be subject to the political process too, and require editing here and there in responding to feedback.
    — Andy Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 Sep. 2023
  • At any moment, and without prior warning, all terms and conditions are subject to change.
    — Simon Rich, The New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2023
  • The report also showed that emissions and costs of vehicles are subject to changing variables.
    — David Zimmermann, Washington Examiner, 18 July 2023
  • Some companies, like Volvo, are owned by Chinese entities and would be subject to this law.
    — Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
  • And where Michelin inspectors pay for their own meals, 50 Best scouters are subject to no such stipulations.
    — Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 17 Oct. 2023
  • Drivers should not exceed parking for more than 24 hours, and those staying beyond that time are subject to being ticketed, the MTS said.
    — Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2023
  • That license will be subject to revocation if he’s convicted of a felony.
    — Tess Williams, Anchorage Daily News, 26 May 2023
  • Indianapolis and Houston will be broadcast on Fox and is subject to blackouts.
    — Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 17 Sep. 2023
  • The higher tariffs would apply to Chinese steel and aluminum imports that aren't subject to a Trump-era 25% tariff still in place on certain steel imports.
    — Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
  • The immediate problem is that very few 1957 racecars exist today, and all are too valuable to be subjected to the kind of abuse Mann was going to put them through.
    — Jada Yuan, Washington Post, 29 Dec. 2023
  • The textiles tend to release more PFAS when subject to wear and tear, raising concerns about long-term exposure among firefighters.
    — Monica Sanders, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Note: Zespri organic green kiwis sold in other states are not subject to this recall.
    — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2023

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