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The hospital declined to comment on Barnica’s case but said “our responsibility is to be in compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations” and physicians exercise their independent judgment.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
Edison referred questions to Miami‑Dade County Public Schools, which said it “remains focused on the success of our student-athletes and ensuring all programs operate in compliance with applicable rules.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
The deal includes language that the use of the models will be consistent with civil liberties, constitutional rights and applicable law, the source said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
He added that "any properly incurred incidental or in-kind assistance from third parties would be recorded and reimbursed where applicable".
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
Everyone forgets how long and hard the work must be before the really important applications become applicable.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
Vocabulary lists containing applicable
Power Suffix: -able
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Ten Words from The New York Times - Apr. 24, 2013
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