For example, the English trades unions were in connection with it, and their members might be, in a sense, counted among its members, but it is certain they never recognised it as an authority over them, and they probably subscribed to it mainly as to a useful auxiliary in a strike.
"Contemporary Socialism"
John Rae
When the flowers fade-and they are fading already-you, dear queen, will have no longer a kingdom, so we have brought you something; we have subscribed among us for something that will not fade-something that you can always wear in memory of us.
"Girls of the Forest"
L. T. Meade
Those who have subscribed for shares in new companies have to pay up the calls, that is, find the capital which they promised.
"Political economy"
W. Stanley Jevons