apply to
Example Sentences
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That’s why the laws that apply to the rest of us should apply to judges, and those who interpret our laws should be subject to those same laws.
From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026
In response, Albon said the regulations did not apply to him because he understood giving private donations, including charging for them, was legal.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur criticised what he called a hierarchy that prioritises top actors over technicians, saying work-life balance should apply to all on the set.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
The “deemed filing” rule, as it is known, does not apply to survivor benefits, however.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
The rules don’t quite apply to us, nor protect us either.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
