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Recent Examples of subgroup
New migration also changed the composition of the Asian American category, as Chinese Americans surpassed Japanese Americans as the largest Asian American subgroup, only to later be surpassed by Indian Americans.
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Jane Hong / Made By History, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
If not, the false-positive probability increases because there are many potential subgroups that might show the result by chance.
—Ars Technica, 7 Jan. 2025
Another positive for Trump comes from being favored by 5 points among the small subgroup of independents (within the margin of error).
—Victoria Balara, Fox News, 30 Oct. 2024
News of the Norwalk subgroup comes as the Sheriff’s Department renews its efforts to crack down on exclusionary groups within its ranks.
—Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2024
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Jane Hong / Made By History, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
If not, the false-positive probability increases because there are many potential subgroups that might show the result by chance.
—Ars Technica, 7 Jan. 2025
Another positive for Trump comes from being favored by 5 points among the small subgroup of independents (within the margin of error).
—Victoria Balara, Fox News, 30 Oct. 2024
News of the Norwalk subgroup comes as the Sheriff’s Department renews its efforts to crack down on exclusionary groups within its ranks.
—Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subgroup
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In the Rocky Mountains, skiers eager for the long Presidents' Day weekend are already facing a closure on a section of Interstate 70 due to snow as officials warn of hazardous conditions on the mountain roads over the weekend.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Feb. 2025
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Paramount will also take up a section of the townhouse to fête Gladiator II’s three nods as will Black Bear for the aforementioned Conclave and Sing Sing.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
15 Feb. 2025
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Several zebra species and giraffe subspecies are native to Kenya.—
Michelle Watson and Zoe Sottile,
CNN,
18 Dec. 2022
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Nearly 1,200 rare and endangered species and subspecies are represented.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Oct. 2022
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As people moved to new subdivisions on former ranchland in the San Fernando Valley, hillside lots were no longer on L.A.’s outskirts.—
Jenny Jarvie,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2025
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Even subdivisions that don’t contribute directly to a city’s tax base can generate other helpful economic effects.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Feb. 2025
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Patch 8 also introduces 12 new subclasses for players to try out in the character builder.—
Rahul Majumdar,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Civil rights groups argue Trump would create a new unconstitutional subclass of U.S.-born noncitizens.—
Mike Deehan,
Axios,
21 Jan. 2025
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Outfit changes are becoming standard of sorts for hosts.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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It’s not been all smooth sailing though, with the pass offense at times looking out of sorts – even receiver AJ Brown called out the lack of passing production during the season – but quarterback Jalen Hurts has made the big plays at the right time and leaned on their No. 2-ranked rushing attack.—
Ben Morse,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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The Generals, like the Globetrotters, practice and work on a variety of areas on the court.—
Jason Jones,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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Other lawsuits are likely to be filed, just as there have been challenges to a variety of Trump's policies.—
MANUEL VALDES THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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Despite that, the new group was virtually ignored both by fans and top groups such as The Who, The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.—
Marco della Cava,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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This season explores new developments and dynamics for the teen Yellowjackets, especially Natalie (Sophie Thatcher), who is now the leader of the group after being crowned the Antler Queen in Season 2.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2025
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Rachel Wisniewski/for NPR In modern times, tailgating is a way to honor history and pass down tradition and lore through the generations.—
Frank Langfitt,
NPR,
8 Feb. 2025
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In this year's Super Bowl, Philadelphia star offensive tackle Jordan Mailata is hoping a new generation of helmets will help keep him in the game — avoiding the same fate as Buffalo Bills cornerback Christian Benford, who was sidelined after suffering a concussion in the AFC Championship weeks ago.—
Leigh Ann Winick,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Subgroup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subgroup. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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