subsection
noun
sub·sec·tion
ˈsəb-ˌsek-shən 
1
: a subdivision or a subordinate division of a section
2
: a subordinate part or branch
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Rare earth elements, a subsection of critical minerals that refer to 17 metals found throughout the earth's crust, have become increasingly important to several high-tech sectors crucial to security and development, like renewable energy, electronics, defense, communications, and healthcare.
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
In addition, the Return to Horror: Crafting Alien: Romulus featurette subsection includes Casting the Faces, which introduces the film’s stars; and Constructing the World (which takes a look at the film’s practical set, as well as practical visual and makeup effects).
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
The second amendment will delete a subsection of the charter allowing city staff to have the ability to approve, conditionally approve or disapprove a plat, aligning with the Texas Local Government Code.
—Austin American-Statesman, 4 May 2024
For designers and prospective and current homeowners alike, the Builders and Contractors subsection of the Directory promises to be a comprehensive resource for connecting with the right design talent.
—Architectural Digest, 20 Sep. 2024
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
In addition, the Return to Horror: Crafting Alien: Romulus featurette subsection includes Casting the Faces, which introduces the film’s stars; and Constructing the World (which takes a look at the film’s practical set, as well as practical visual and makeup effects).
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
The second amendment will delete a subsection of the charter allowing city staff to have the ability to approve, conditionally approve or disapprove a plat, aligning with the Texas Local Government Code.
—Austin American-Statesman, 4 May 2024
For designers and prospective and current homeowners alike, the Builders and Contractors subsection of the Directory promises to be a comprehensive resource for connecting with the right design talent.
—Architectural Digest, 20 Sep. 2024
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“Subsection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subsection. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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