subordinate vs superiors

Some examples from the web:

• I am no longer subordinate to old men in white robes.
• Later in life, we shall all be something very small and subordinate.
• Cornwallis himself hid in shame... appointing his subordinate to relinquish his sword.
• Specifies instrument to which it is most immediately subordinate.
• I have been tirelessly subordinate, despite his increased zealotry and paranoia.
• He talked to me like I was a subordinate.
• This is not to mention the subordinate role which the rapporteur unfortunately confers on national parliaments.
• The members of this Committee included a direct subordinate of its Chairman.
• The specification is in any case subordinate to general EU legislation.
• The EU cannot simply play the role of a subordinate paymaster.
• Happ's been a friend longer than a subordinate.
• These are the actions of a subordinate who resented taking orders from a woman.
• I'm not going to negotiate with a subordinate.
• I said I wouldn't negotiate with a subordinate.
• At 0700, you and a subordinate will infiltrate the area.
• This is my subordinate and prospective boytoy,
• Exceptions may be authorised by the Director, provided that neither of the persons concerned serves in a capacity subordinate to the other.
• The Director shall designate the staff members responsible for reporting on personnel wholly or partly subordinate to them.
• I had already plotted this with Huo's subordinate, Yin Po.

Some examples from the web:

• Castiel I received revelation from our superiors.
• In both systems obedience to unknown superiors was promised.
• You're not worthy of looking your superiors in the eye.
• My superiors insisted we not be seen together.
• My superiors have issued a kill order.
• And will carry out the lawful orders of my superiors...
• I do business with your superiors.
• To be respectful to my superiors.
• Isaburo, you're too attentive to your superiors.
• It's harder to get along with our superiors and fellow vassals.
• Your superiors failed to report this operation with the local bureau.
• I just had a very unpleasant conversation with my superiors.
• Don't forget it when you call your superiors.
• Over time, we became expert at making our superiors comfortable.
• No proper contact name for your superiors in the states.
• No contact name for your superiors in the states.
• I just spoke with your superiors.
• Our superiors are worried, and they want to accelerate the schedule.
• Central intelligence has the full sign-off of your superiors at API on this.
• First rule of war, listen and obey your superiors.