subcommittee

Definition of subcommitteenext
as in commission
a part of a committee that is organized for a certain purpose The Senate has formed a subcommittee to set up an investigation.

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Recent Examples of subcommittee Anthony Fauci has declined to appear for a second congressional testimony before a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs subcommittee following a vote to hold him in contempt of Congress. Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026 Johnson, chairman of the subcommittee on investigations, had sought to open a parallel avenue of congressional investigation about Fauci's role in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccines. ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026 The Senate Judiciary antitrust subcommittee held a hearing in February on Netflix’s plans to merge with WBD, with co-CEO Ted Sarandos appearing before lawmakers, weeks before the streamer dropped its bid amid Paramount’s counteroffer. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026 Unlike most congressional committees, the House Ethics Committee and its investigatory and adjudicatory subcommittees all operate with equal numbers of Democrats and Republicans. Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for subcommittee
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Noun
  • Pay now or later, or not at all Some mutual fund share classes charge a sales commission, or load, that compensates the broker or advisor who sells the fund.
    Debbie Carlson, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The hearing followed a July 8 Planning Commission meeting at which the commission voted unanimously to support the changes.
    Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
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  • The panels store within the roof rails when driving but expand at camp to deliver up to 600 watts of charging while doubling as an awning, saving space and weight as compared to separate awning and charging systems.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Pairing rolled clothing with compression packing cubes, like this Bagail six-piece set with mesh panels to easily see what’s inside, can help keep outfits organized while creating extra room for souvenirs on the way home.
    Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026

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“Subcommittee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subcommittee. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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